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A groundhog yawns, as though just awakened from his winter slumber. (Image credit: Adobe Stock) Without further ado, here are the United States’ most accurate groundhogs to date. First Place: Staten Island Chuck. Also known as Charles G. Hogg, Staten Island Chuck lives in New York City Staten Island Zoo. Get to know Staten Island's beloved groundhog, Chuck, and learn about his role in predicting the weather on Groundhog Day. Skip to Article. Groundhog Day 2025 facts: 7 things you need to know NOAA released the study ahead of Groundhog Day, The most accurate weather predictor of the bunch was found to be Staten Island Chuck, who accurately predicted the arrival of spring 85% of the Chuck’s Groundhog Day appearances have a dramatic history, which was further enhanced in 2014 when de Blasio dropped a stand-in groundhog named Charlotte. A new safety rule was put in place at the Staten Island Zoo in West Brighton after the event, stating that Chuck must only be held by the designated handler. The resident prognosticator at the Staten Island Zoo is currently prepared for his yearly Groundhog Day event. The public is welcome to attend the free event on Sunday, February 2 at the Zoo. The ceremony will begin at 8 a.m., with gates opening to the public at 7:30 a.m. Groundhog Day Celebrations occuring in 2025. Staten Island Chuck: Groundhog: 02/02/25: 7:30am - 8:30am EST: Staten Island Zoo: 614 Broadway, Staten Island, New So go ahead and cheer for Phil, but maybe base your spring plans on a rodent from Staten Island rather than Punxsutawney. First published on Jan. 28, 2025 at 1:59 p.m. PT. 2009: Groundhog Day 2009 is the day that will live on in New York City history as the day Staten Island Chuck bit then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The mayor held out an ear of corn in an attempt to In 2025, 138 years later, Punxsutawney Phil is making his predictions to a sold-old crowd. Who is Punxsutawney Phil? Punxsutawney Phil is the famous groundhog who predicts the weather in The first official Groundhog Day took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The event took up permanent residence at Gobbler’s Knob the following year. Payroll | January 20, 2025. Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck — Who is the Better Forecaster? There are several famous groundhog prognosticators, but only two have 2009: Groundhog Day 2009 is the day that will live on in New York City history as the day Staten Island Chuck bit then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The mayor held out an ear of corn in an attempt to Staten Island Chuck — also known as Charles G. Hogg — is a resident groundhog at Staten Island Zoo in New York City. He is one of the most accurate groundhogs, with an 85% accuracy rate. Chuck bit the hand of Mayor Michael Bloomberg and was subsequently the victim of an alleged manslaughter by succeeding Mayor Bill De Blasio. Groundhog Day 2024 results: Staten Island Chuck's prediction Staten Island Chuck called for an early spring Friday during the first public Groundhog Day ceremony at the Staten Island Zoo, West The resident prognosticator at the Staten Island Zoo is currently prepared for his yearly Groundhog Day event. The public is welcome to attend the free event on Sunday, February 2 at the Zoo. The ceremony will begin at 8 a.m., with gates opening to the public at 7:30 a.m. Which 'groundhogs' are best at Feb. 2 predictions of more winter? New York's Staten Island Chuck topped NOAA's list with an 85% accuracy rate, followed by Georgia's General Beauregard Lee in A Groundhog Club handler holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-prognosticating groundhog, during the 133rd celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 2, 2019. All hail Staten Island Chuck, a woodchuck at the Staten Island Zoo in New York City. Chuck, also known as Charles G. Hogg, topped the rankings with 85% accuracy. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. – Sunday marks the day the U.S. turns to a groundhog to learn if winter will tighten its grip on the country or if spring will arrive soon. That’s right, it’s Groundhog Day. However, Phil’s winter prognostications have only been right about 39% of the time, according to All hail Staten Island Chuck, a woodchuck at the Staten Island Zoo in New York City. Chuck, also known as Charles G. Hogg, topped the rankings with 85% accuracy.
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