September 2015 Summary – Warmest and Fifth Sunniest on Record

Blue Hill Observatory September 2015 Summary: The month was notable for being very warm and mostly dry with much more sun than average. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 67.2 deg F was 6.0 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for September, and five degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average, making September the warmest on record… Read More »

The Great New England Hurricane of September 23, 1815

Contributed by Dr. William E. Minsinger, President Emeritus, BHOSC The following is a quote from Ships and Shipmasters of Old Providence about this storm: “During the Great Gale of September 23, 1815, ships were tossed about in Market Square; 35 sailboats were blown ashore; 500 buildings were destroyed: and the sloop-of-war Ganges poked her bowsprit… Read More »

We’ve Reached our Minimum Goal to Purchase a New Aerovane- Thank You!

Late yesterday we officially reached our minimum fundraising goal of $8,000 for our Kickstarter campaign to purchase a new Belfort Aerovane anemometer! We had an unbelievable two days of fundraising, which saw nearly half of the funds raised in just 24 hrs. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who gave their support… Read More »

August 2015 Summary – Third Warmest and Second Sunniest on Record

Blue Hill Observatory August 2015 Summary: The month was notable for being very warm and mostly dry with much more sun than average. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 72.4 deg F was 4.3 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for August, and three degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  This makes the… Read More »

July 2015 Summary – Warmer, Drier and Sunnier than Average

Blue Hill Observatory July 2015 Summary: The month was notable for being warm and mostly dry with more sun than average. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 72.4 deg F was 2.7 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for July, and about one degree warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature for… Read More »

Massachusetts House & Senate Override Governor’s Veto

For the second year in a row the Massachusetts Legislature has voted to restore the $100,000 earmark for the operation of Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center. Last Thursday, July 30th,  the state legislature, which recognized the Observatory’s critical role in climate research and education with the $100,000 earmark, reviewed all items vetoed by Governor… Read More »

Governor Baker Vetoes $100,000 Earmark for B.H.O. Your Support is Needed.

For the second year in a row the Massachusetts Legislature has appropriated $100,000 for operational support for Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center and for the second year in a row the Governor has vetoed it. Once again, we are asking for your support. On Wednesday, July 29th  the state legislature, that recognized the Observatory’s… Read More »

June 2015 Summary – Cooler and Wetter than Average

Blue Hill Observatory June 2015 Summary: The month was notable for being on the cool and cloudy side, and it was the first month to be wetter than average since February. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 63.9 deg F was just 0.2 degrees cooler than the 120-year average for June, but it was… Read More »

May 2015 Summary – Warmest on Record

Blue Hill Observatory May 2015 Summary: The month was notable for being very warm, sunny and generally dry. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 61.5 deg F was 6.2 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for May, making this the warmest May on record and just surpassing the previous record of 61.4 deg F… Read More »