Farmers' Almanac Weather
The most trusted source for all things weather-related for 200 years. Farmers’ Almanac offers long range weather forecasts plus much more!
Will Fall Be Fantastic? Get Our Forecast
Many of our readers and Facebook fans tell us that fall is their favorite time of year, full of their favorite things—apples, colorful leaves, and especially cooler temps. So will this fall deliver? Here’s what we’re predicting.
Get the 2018 fall forecast »Recent Weather Articles
Is Cold Weather Good for You?
Before you pack up and move to the tropics to escape the impending winter, you may be surprised to learn about cold weather health benefits. See the list.
See the list of cold weather health benefits »
Goodbye August, Hello Fall?
According to our calendars, we still have a few weeks of summer left to enjoy. But in meteorological circles, fall begins September 1st. Why are there two dates? We explain.
Learn more about meteorological fall »
What Did People Do Before Air Conditioning?
Our parents and grandparents had to get creative when it came to keeping cool. See the list of ways people used to beat the heat before air conditioning was invented.
See how people kept cool! »
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1919, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
