April 2024
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Monday, May 6, 2024
BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0432E SUNSET: 1850E MUCH WARMER TODAY UNDER A MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS…. We started the day with overcast skies and dense fog. They burned off fairly… Read More »
Sunday, May 5, 2024
BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0434E SUNSET: 1849E CLOUDY AND CHILLY TODAY WITH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES…. Skies have been overcast all day which is helping to keep temperatures on the chilly side.… Read More »
Current Research Projects
Observatory Research Projects and Collaborations Ongoing research projects and collaborations at BHO cover a wide range of topics related to our long-term climate record, and these activities are supported by staff and professional scientists as well as high-school and college student interns and other volunteers. Listed below is a sample of current projects. Wind Speed… Read More »
Saturday, May 4, 2024
BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0435E SUNSET: 1848E MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS, COOL WITH WINDS OFF OCEAN…. We had a brief period of blue skies early this morning just after sunrise,… Read More »
Friday, May 3, 2024
BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0436E SUNSET: 1847E OVERCAST SKIES FEATURED WITH COOLER TEMPERATURES MAKE WAY TO AFTERNOON SUNSHINE TODAY ON BLUE HILL…. Overcast conditions dominated the skies for much of the… Read More »
Thursday, May 2, 2024
BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0437E SUNSET: 1846E A MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS WITH WARMING TEMPERATURES TODAY AT BLUE HILL…. A mix of sun and clouds this morning has transitioned to… Read More »
April 2024 Summary – Close to Average
Blue Hill Observatory April 2024 Summary: April temperature and precipitation were close to average and there was less snow and sunshine than expected. The approximated 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 46.8 deg F was 1.9 degree warmer than the 1891-2020 130-year average for April, and it was just 0.1 degrees warmer than the… Read More »
Tropical Cyclones in New England and Their Impact at the Blue Hill Observatory
Since 1851, more than 250 tropical cyclones have passed through the vicinity of New England, and more than 200 of these have brought measurable weather impacts at the Blue Hill Observatory since 1885. The link below is the complete list presented in Excel spreadsheet format with details such as tropical cyclone names, peak intensity, date… Read More »
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0439E SUNSET: 1844E WE OPEN MAY WITH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND OVERCAST SKIES…. Periods of light rain fell overnight amounting to 0.07″ in the rain gauge. The… Read More »
