November 2014 Summary – Cooler and Wetter Than Average

Blue Hill Observatory November 2014 Summary: The month was notable for being colder, wetter, and snowier than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 40.3F was 0.3 degrees cooler than the 120-year average for November, and this was about one and a half degrees colder than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature… Read More »

The Wild Winter of 2013-2014- Could it Repeat?

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 the first Director of Meteorology at the Weather Channel. He is currently Co-Chief Meteorologist at WeatherBell Analytics,… Read More »

October 2014 Summary – Fourth Wettest on Record

Blue Hill Observatory October 2014 Summary: The month was notable for being much warmer, wetter and cloudier than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 54.4F was 3.3 degrees warmer the 120-year average for October, and this was about three degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature for the month… Read More »

September 2014 Summary – Driest on Record

Blue Hill Observatory September 2014 Summary: The month was notable for being generally warm, very dry and much sunnier than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 64.4F was 3.2 degrees warmer the 120-year average for September, and this was about two degrees warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature for… Read More »

Celebrate Columbus Day Weekend on Great Blue Hill

This Columbus Day Weekend, October 11-13, we will be joining in on the Fall Festival the Blue Hills Trailside Museum is hosting. Saturday October 11 will be our Focus on Weather Day. We expect to have someone from Mount Washington Observatory and from the National Weather Service on the hill along with other weather related… Read More »

Join us for the 2015 Southern New England Weather Conference

This year’s Southern New England Weather Conference will be held on Saturday, October 24,2015. The conference will again be held at Meditech, at the base of Great Blue Hill in Canton. Since 2000, the Conference has provided a place for weather enthusiasts and professionals to gather and share their knowledge and expertise regarding topics such… Read More »

August 2014 Summary – Sixth Sunniest on Record

Blue Hill Observatory August 2014 Summary: The month was notable for being cooler, drier and much sunnier than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 68.6F was 0.5 degree warmer the 120-year average for August, though this was about one degree cooler than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature for the month… Read More »

July 2014 Summary – Warmer and Sunnier than Average

Blue Hill Observatory July 2014 Summary: The month was notable for being warmer, wetter and sunnier than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 72.0F was 2.3 degrees warmer the 120-year average for July, though this was much less warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature for the month was 91F… Read More »

June 2014 Summary – Drier and Sunnier than Average

Blue Hill Observatory June 2014 Summary: The month was notable for being much warmer, drier and sunnier than average.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 66.8F was 2.7 degrees warmer the 120-year average for June, and this was about one degree above the 1981-2010 30-year average.  The maximum temperature for the month was… Read More »

May 2014 Summary – Warmer and Cloudier than Average

Blue Hill Observatory May 2014 Summary: The month was notable for being generally warmer and cloudier than average and slightly dry.  The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 57.3F was 2.0 degrees warmer the 120-year average for May, and this was about one degree above the 1981-2010 30-year average.  May was the first month… Read More »