Farmers' Almanac Weather
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Winter Prediction 2018-19: How Accurate Was Our Weather Forecast?
Each year, before we launch our winter forecast, we like to take a look back at the prior year’s predictions. How did we do? Here are the highlights of winter 2018-19.
Read how we did »Recent Weather Articles
Why Can’t You Wear White After Labor Day?
Fashion rules say you’re not supposed to wear white after Labor Day. But why not? The reasons are not so black and white!
See the Labor Day rule »
When Is Labor Day 2019 And What’s The Weekend Forecast?
Labor Day already? It’s hard to believe! Will your holiday weekend weather be wet or wonderful? See what we’re predicting for the U.S. and Canada!
Read the Labor Day forecast »
Will Mother Nature Provide The Fireworks For Independence Day?
Before you make your plans for a cookout and fireworks, check out our Independence Day weather forecast first!
See our July 4-cast »
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.
Learn more about urban heat islands »
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.
