Farmers' Almanac Weather
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The Urban Heat Island Effect: What Is It?
When temperatures soar, you might want to book a trip out of the city—it can be several degrees hotter than non-urban areas. Why does this happen? We explain.
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What Is “Knee High By The Fourth of July” All About?
There’s no shortage of old-timey wisdom from the past. One saying you may have heard is “Knee High by the Fourth of July.” But what does it mean? We explain.
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Memorial Day 2019: Rain or Shine?
For many, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. But will we see summer-like temperatures? Here’s what we’re forecasting for the long weekend…
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Canada Day 2019: Will The Weather Cooperate?
Learn all about the Canadian celebrations of Canada Day and Memorial Day, and see what we’re forecasting for the holiday here.
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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.
