New Employment Opportunity

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… Read More »

Sunday, January 1, 2023

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2023 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0713E SUNSET:  1622E SUNSHINE RETURNS TODAY AFTER OVERNIGHT RAIN, CONTINUED MILD…. Happy New Year from all of us here at Blue Hill Observatory! We’ve turned the calendar… Read More »

Saturday, December 31, 2022

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2022 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0713E SUNSET:  1621E CLOUDY, MILD, AND DAMP TODAY AFTER RECORD WARMTH YESTERDAY…. The temperature yesterday afternoon reached 63F degrees, establishing a new record high for the day.… Read More »

Friday, December 30, 2022

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0713E SUNSET:  1621E RECORD WARMTH TODAY UNDER A MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS…. The temperature here at Blue Hill has reached 62F degrees early this afternoon, which… Read More »

Thursday, December 29, 2022

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2022 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0713E SUNSET:  1620E MORNING CLOUD COVER DECREASES THIS AFTERNOON, QUITE MILD…. A lot of high cloudiness this morning was enough to limit sunshine, however clouds have been… Read More »

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2022 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0713E SUNSET:  1619E MORE CLOUDS THAN SUN, BUT EVEN MILDER WITH A BRISK WIND…. Despite the lack of sunshine today, we continue to move out of the… Read More »

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2022 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0712E SUNSET:  1618E MILDER WITH GOOD VISIBILITY AS WE BREAK FREEZING ONCE AGAIN…. Today is milder than the temps of last week, with temperatures making their way… Read More »

Monday, December 26, 2022

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2022 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0712E SUNSET:  1618E ANOTHER CHILLY DAY, YET MILDER…. Today is milder than the days prior, with temperatures making their way into the mid 30’s. Skies have a… Read More »

Sunday, December 25, 2022

BLUE HILL METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS ELEVATION 635 FEET, 10 MILES SSW OF BOSTON, MA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2022 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) SUNRISE: 0712E SUNSET:  1617E CHILLY OUT THERE ON CHRISTMAS DAY…. Today is a carbon copy of the day before, with frigid temperatures and clear skies. Visibility is limited… Read More »