Blue Hill Observatory November 2019 Summary: November was very cool with much less rainfall than average. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 38.0 deg F was 4.1 degrees cooler than the 120-year average for November and 2.6 degrees cooler than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The month was the coldest November since 1996. […]
For Our Children, For Us! As we reflect on all that we do each year—and our impact—we recognize our legacy begins with our children and their knowledge of the weather and how to leverage that knowledge to ensure humankind and the Earth thrive for generations to come. Through their excitement and curiosity in climate science we […]
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 […]
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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November 2019 Summary – Cooler and Drier Than Average
Blue Hill Observatory November 2019 Summary: November was very cool with much less rainfall than average. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 38.0 deg F was 4.1 degrees cooler than the 120-year average for November and 2.6 degrees cooler than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The month was the coldest November since 1996. […]
October 2019 Summary – Second Cloudiest on Record
Blue Hill Observatory October 2019 Summary: October was generally warm with much more rainfall and more clouds than average. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 53.3 deg F was 2.2 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for October and 1.9 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperature of […]
For Our Children, For Us! Please Make the Blue Hill Observatory Your Priority this Giving Season
For Our Children, For Us! As we reflect on all that we do each year—and our impact—we recognize our legacy begins with our children and their knowledge of the weather and how to leverage that knowledge to ensure humankind and the Earth thrive for generations to come. Through their excitement and curiosity in climate science we […]
July 2019 Cape Cod Tornado Report
Several EF0 and EF1 tornadoes struck Cape Cod on July 23, 2019 and caused considerable damage. The report below provides a synopsis of the tornadoes and their impact on Cape Cod. This report can also be viewed and downloaded here.
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 […]
Last Chance to Gain Funding for Blue Hill Observatory
JUNE 5: 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 approved overwhelmingly by the House in budget (item 2810-0122) , but nothing in the Senate budget. Now, more than ever, […]
Mass Senate Votes NO on Funding for BHO
PRESS RELEASE: For the second year in a row, the Massachusetts Senate voted NO on funding for Blue Hill Observatory (Amendment #910) that would have provided $100,000 for “Operational Support”. The amendment had been sponsored by Senators Timilty, Barrett, Cyr, Eldridge, Feeney, Moore, and O’Connor, almost one forth of the Senate. Previous action by the […]
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