On Friday evening, November 9th, you will have an incredible opportunity to meet and listen to the most celebrated broadcast meteorologist in the country. For the last 32 years Americans have watched Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore not only cover, but experience every major weather event that has impacted our nation. Hosted by his Weather Channel […]
On Friday, September 21st, Blue Hill Observatory will hold a full day of events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1938 Hurricane. All daytime events are open to the public. The evening lecture is free for Observatory Members, non-members must purchase tickets at $10 each. 11 AM – Observations will be recreated using the […]
Blue Hill Observatory August 2018 Summary: August was generally very warm and sunny with near normal precipitation. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 73.4 deg F was 5.3 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for August and 4.0 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. This mean temperature was the second warmest on […]
The founding objective of the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory (BHO) in 1885 was to establish the first private observatory for the measurement of weather and climate at a location that was distinctly elevated above the surrounding terrain and to support special investigations in meteorology. The continual and meticulous recording of temperature, moisture, precipitation, snowfall, […]
This year’s Southern New England Weather Conference will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th at MEDITECH in FOXBORO, Massachusetts. This state-of-the-art building features a 3,000 sq. ft. auditorium-in-the-round where most of the conference will be held. Since 2000, the Conference has provided a place for weather enthusiasts and professionals to gather and share their knowledge […]
The weather data provided on this page are unofficial readings from a Davis Vantage Pro automated system and may be different from the official Blue Hill Observatory measurements. They are provided for comparison and educational purposes only. Location: Latitude: 42° 12′ 44″N, Longitude: 71° 6′ 53″W, Elevation: 635 ft, Great Blue Hill, Milton, MA USA […]
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August 2018 Summary – Second Warmest on Record
Blue Hill Observatory August 2018 Summary: August was generally very warm and sunny with near normal precipitation. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 73.4 deg F was 5.3 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for August and 4.0 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. This mean temperature was the second warmest on […]
July 2018 Summary – Eighth Warmest and Eighth Sunniest on Record
Blue Hill Observatory July 2018 Summary: July was much warmer and sunnier than average with near normal precipitation. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 73.6 deg F was 3.9 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for July and about three degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. This mean temperature was the eighth […]
State of the Climate at Blue Hill Observatory: 2018
The founding objective of the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory (BHO) in 1885 was to establish the first private observatory for the measurement of weather and climate at a location that was distinctly elevated above the surrounding terrain and to support special investigations in meteorology. The continual and meticulous recording of temperature, moisture, precipitation, snowfall, […]
The historic Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center is seeking to fill a weather observer position at our Milton, Massachusetts location. We welcome applicants with an interest in weather and climate, a strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the flexibility to work an occasionally varied schedule. Previous experience with standard meteorological observation […]
Governor Baker Signs FY19 Budget- BHO Funding Approved
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a $41.7 billion FY19 budget on Thursday, July 26th. He also vetoed nearly 300 earmarks worth almost $50 million in spending. Fortunately, thanks to a tremendous effort by Blue Hill Observatory loyal supporters, the $100,000 in funding for the Observatory was not vetoed. Of the 53 “Special Projects” in […]
Mass Legislature APPROVES $100,000 Funding for BHO
After receiving the Conference Committee’s recommended Budget that reinstated $100,000 funding for Blue Hill Observatory, the Massachusetts House and Senate approved the FY 2019 Budget on Wednesday, July 18th, that included the $100K BHO funding. The next step, legislatively, is for the Governor to review the budget. He will then have ten days to either […]
Last Chance to Gain Funding for Blue Hill Observatory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Joint Conference Committee has begun deliberations to reconcile differences between the House and Senate budgets. As we explained in a previous post, Blue Hill Observatory has a $100,000 line-item in the House budget (item 2810-0122) , but nothing in the Senate budget. Now, more than ever, we need your help to […]
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