11+ hour, 53+ min ago   (1663+ words) Wondering when fall colors will peak near you in 2026? Our new map shows the typical progression of autumn foliage across the United States—from the first brilliant colors in northern mountains to the final displays of the season across the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1382+ words) From the northern Rockies in September to the Gulf Coast in late November, the first frost of fall arrives on a very different schedule depending on where you live. Here’s when you can typically expect the first frost—and what…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1052+ words) Home » Farmers' Almanac Every year, leaf peepers ask the same question: Where will fall color be best this season? For our Farmers’ Almanac 2026 Fall Foliage Outlook, we looked at the big drivers behind autumn color—rainfall, drought, summer stress, and…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (1481+ words) Home » Farmers' Almanac Why are some autumns ablaze with brilliant red, orange, and gold while others seem to fade straight from green to brown? The answer has a lot to do with the weather that comes before—and during—the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (889+ words) When August heat settles in, it’s easy to reach for the air conditioner and leave it running around the clock. But before modern air conditioning became commonplace, people relied on shade, airflow and careful timing to keep their homes comfortable....