“Each generation rises to the task of braving the New England elements, but one constant force has unwaveringly withstood all of nature’s cruelty and splendor, resolute to measure each breath of wind, drop of rain, flake of snow and ray of sun, indelibly etched in an immortal historical record: the Blue Hill Observatory. It’s impossible […]
This summer’s workshop is designed for students who enjoy learning about the weather and who might like a career in meteorology/ atmospheric science. While it is recommended for students between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, others may apply. The workshop will be held during the week of July 15th and July 20th, […]
The year 2018 ended with a 24-hour corrected mean temperature of 50.0F, which was 2.4F warmer than the 120-year (1891-2010) long-term mean and 1.1F above the 30-year (1981-2010) normal. The annual average maximum temperature of 58.5F was 1.6F warmer than the long-term mean, while the annual average minimum temperature of 42.2F was 2.4F warmer than […]
Blue Hill Observatory December 2018 Summary: December was warmer and drier than average with very little snowfall and abundant sunshine. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 33.3 deg F was 3.5 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for December and 1.7 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperature of […]
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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2018 Was the Third Wettest Year on Record
The year 2018 ended with a 24-hour corrected mean temperature of 50.0F, which was 2.4F warmer than the 120-year (1891-2010) long-term mean and 1.1F above the 30-year (1981-2010) normal. The annual average maximum temperature of 58.5F was 1.6F warmer than the long-term mean, while the annual average minimum temperature of 42.2F was 2.4F warmer than […]
December 2018 Summary – Warmer and Sunnier Than Average
Blue Hill Observatory December 2018 Summary: December was warmer and drier than average with very little snowfall and abundant sunshine. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 33.3 deg F was 3.5 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for December and 1.7 degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperature of […]
Announcing Blue Hill Observatory’s 2019 Summer Workshop: “Launch Your Weather Career”
This summer’s workshop is designed for students who enjoy learning about the weather and who might like a career in meteorology/ atmospheric science. While it is recommended for students between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, others may apply. The workshop will be held during the week of July 15th and July 20th, […]
2018-2019 Winter Temperature Forecast
Editor’s Note: While Blue Hill Observatory does not issue forecasts and does not endorse this forecast, we thought our readers would enjoy hearing what a local seasonal forecaster is predicting. Judah Cohen is a scientist who specializes in seasonal forecasting at Atmospheric and Environmental Research in Lexington, MA. Using a model that considers Siberian snow […]
“Colder and Likely Snowy Winter Ahead” Says Winter Weather Expert Joe D’Aleo
Editor’s Note: While Blue Hill Observatory does not issue forecasts and does not endorse this forecast, we thought our readers would enjoy hearing what a leading winter weather expert is predicting. Joe D’Aleo is a certified meteorologist and was the first Director of Meteorology at the Weather Channel. He is currently Co-Chief Meteorologist at WeatherBell […]
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 […]
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