The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been making every day “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor” since 1792, and, with the 2026 edition, it continues this tradition in its inimitable fashion. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its honesty and accuracy, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, feature articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who live—or aspire to live—close to the earth, with the intent of helping them to make informed decisions based on time-honored wisdom. As a calendar of the heavens, it provides detailed daily astronomical data (Sun/Moon rise/set times, length of day), tide times, and planet/star sightings for every sky watcher, from novice to expert. As a calendar of the year, it presents annual and seasonal events, holidays, anniversaries, and timely trivia, as well as astrological “Best Days” and cycles. As a time capsule of the year, it contains cultural trends; weather forecasts and conditions; articles on interesting topics such as gardening, home arts and remedies, amusements and contests, history, husbandry, nature, cooking and recipes, folklore, pets, and sports; and much more for the curious and the clever.
Long recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this versatile “little yellow book” is often imitated yet never equaled. It’s an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of connection to the history of North America and its people.
With this digital version of The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac, you can enjoy instant access to all of its many treasures!
From the Publisher
How the OFA Predicts the Weather
Secret Weather Formula
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted the weather since our founding in 1792, when George Washington was president and actively farming at Mount Vernon.OFA founder Robert B. Thomas believed that Earth’s weather was influenced by sunspots, which are magnetic storms on the surface of the Sun, and this factored heavily in his forecasts.
Long-Range Forecasts
We predict weather trends and events by comparing solar patterns and historical weather conditions with current solar activity. We employ three disciplines to make our long-range predictions:
solar science, the study of sunspots and other solar activity;climatology, the study of prevailing weather patterns; and meteorology, the study of the atmosphere.
Teleconnections
We also use climate signals, called teleconnections, to help make our long-range weather forecasts. These links between weather phenomena at different locations on Earth affect climate patterns spanning thousands of miles—think El Niño/La Niña. Due to climate change, teleconnections can change over time and may not be as effective as they were in the past.
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ASIN : B0DP2ZY9M9
Publisher : Old Farmer’s Almanac
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : August 19, 2025
Language : English
File size : 90.5 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 260 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1961793668
Page Flip : Enabled
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