Title: Red Sky in Morning, Sailors Take Warning! Description: Curious about our crazy New England weather? Ever wonder what that cloud was floating high above your head? Would you like to learn how to predict the weather in your own backyard? Come join us for an enjoyable and interactive class on weather! Course includes some easy […]
Blue Hill Observatory August 2019 Summary: August was generally warm and sunny with less rainfall than average. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 70.5 deg F was 2.4 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for August and 1.1 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperature of 80.4 deg […]
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 […]
Good news to report from the State House! Monday, July 22, Massachusetts Lawmakers passed the FY 2020 Budget that includes $100,000 for Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center. This will now go to Governor Baker for his approval. We are very grateful for supporters like you, who have emailed your legislators–once, twice, three times–this budget […]
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 2019 Summary – Warmer, Drier and Sunnier Than Average
Blue Hill Observatory August 2019 Summary: August was generally warm and sunny with less rainfall than average. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 70.5 deg F was 2.4 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for August and 1.1 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperature of 80.4 deg […]
July 2019 Summary – Third Warmest on Record
Blue Hill Observatory July 2019 Summary: July was generally very warm and wetter than average. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 74.5 deg F was 4.8 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for July and 3.7 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The month was the third warmest July on record, […]
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 […]
Senate to Vote on $100,000 for BHO. Your Immediate Help is Needed
NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST… Senator Walter Timilty filed Amendment #910 to the Senate Budget that will provide $100,000 for “the operations of Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center”. If passed, this amendment will be an important step toward ensuring that the Observatory’s educational programs and historic unbroken climate record will continue and grow. We […]
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