Blue Hill Observatory September 2023 Summary: September 2023 was generally warmer and wetter than average with less sunshine than usual. The approximated 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 64.6 deg F was 3.1 degrees warmer than the 1891-2020 130-year average for September, and it was 1.5 degrees warmer than the 1991-2020 30-year average.… Read More »
Registration is now open for an eight-week course called “Weather Wisdom” being held at the Spence Farm in Woburn, MA. Details are listed below. For more information and to register for the course use the link below Course name: Weather Wisdom Dates: Course starts on Tuesday, October 17 and runs through December 12. Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory Summer (June-August) 2023 Summary: Summer 2023 was much wetter, and less sunny than average. The approximated 24-hour mean temperature for the season of 68.6 deg F was 1.0 degrees warmer than the 1891-2020 130-year average for summer, and it was 0.6 degrees cooler than the 1991-2020 30-year average. It was the coolest… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory August 2023 Summary: August 2023 was generally cool and wetter than average with less sunshine than usual. The approximated 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 68.7 deg F was 0.4 degrees warmer than the 1891-2020 130-year average for August, and it was 1.6 degrees cooler than the 1991-2020 30-year average. The… Read More »
The 1938 Long Island/New England Hurricane – A Retrospective Date: September 19, 2023 Time: 7 PM EDT Registration The 1938 Hurricane, a rare and devastating event, struck Long Island and New England on September 21, 1938, causing over 685 fatalities and widespread damage. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the storm’s impact, including a… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory July 2023 Summary: July 2023 was much warmer and much wetter than average with several days of heavy rain. The approximated 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 73.5 deg F was 3.5 degrees warmer than the 1891-2020 130-year average for July, and it was 1.8 degrees warmer than the 1991-2020 30-year… Read More »
View Auction In celebration of our Grand Reopening, the Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center is holding a fundraising silent auction. A range of items including artwork, books, collectibles and other products are available for bidding. Please visit our auction page on Better World to participate in the auction and support… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, July 10, 2023, Milton MA The Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center Inc. (The Observatory), a National Historic Landmark and a Centennial Observing Station as recognized by the World Meteorological Organization, will reopen to the public on Saturday, July 15, 2023 after… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory June 2023 Summary: June 2023 was cooler and cloudier than average with frequent precipitation, and it set a monthly record for low wind speed. The approximated 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 63.7 deg F was 2.0 degrees cooler than the 1891-2020 130-year average for June, and it was 0.6 degrees… Read More »
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