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Every Feb. 2, the world's most famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil rises from its burrow in Pennsylvania for Groundhog Day to give the prediction on what type of weather the U.S. could expect to Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the United States since at least February 2, 1886. Starting in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with its now-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, the tradition spread throughout America. Groundhog Day has both Pagan and Christian roots all the way back to the 18 th and 19 th centuries, and even medieval times. In Europe, early Christians held a holiday to bless the candles for the Groundhog handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, who did not see his shadow, during the 134th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2, 2020, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Jeff Swensen Groundhog Day Statistics. How Many Times Has the Groundhog Seen His Shadow from 1887 to 2015. Print Groundhog at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, PA. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club takes care of Phil year-round, and on each Feb. 2, members of the club's Inner Circle rouse Phil at sunrise (this year he emerged at 7:25 a.m. EST) to see if he SEE MORE: The history and traditions behind Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day celebrations around the country. Each year, Phil draws about 20,000 people to the Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob in the Pennsylvania Wilds outside of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. This year’s celebration also includes a talent show, a reception for members Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil might be the most known weather-predicting groundhog, but a new study is throwing shade on how much his predictions should be trusted. Groundhog Day Jan 31 Let’s look at the last few years of Groundhog Day predictions. Updated: Feb. 01, 2023, 10:05 p.m. On their website, they looked at the stats from 1994 through 2021, and the results for Phil NOAA released the study ahead of Groundhog Day, The most famous weather-predicting groundhog, Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil, was all the way down at 17th place, having predicted the weather Climate statistics for Peoria and Springfield are available for Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day has its origins in early European culture. It was said that if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on February 2, winter would last another 6 weeks. No shadow would indicate that spring was around the corner. Groundhog Climate Statistics: Below are some Groundhog Day weather statistics for La Crosse, WI, and Rochester, MN. La Crosse, WI: The following statistics comprise 151 years of data. From 1873 through 1950, the data came from various locations in downtown La Crosse. Since 1950, the data has been gathered at La Crosse Regional Airport. Groundhog Climate Statistics: Below are some Groundhog Day weather statistics for Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV and Zanesville, OH. Pittsburgh, PA: The following statistics comprises 151 years of data. From 1871 through June 1945, the data came from various locations in downtown Pittsburgh. Peoria, IL (WMBD)- Your Local Weather Authority is back with an awkward silence and some stats on January and Groundhog Day. Our This Day in Weather History was a little different. We looked to Groundhog Day Stats for southern Wisconsin. Temperature (°F) Milwaukee. Madison. Highest----Lowest----Average High (Period of Record). Average Low (Period of Record). Normal High (Current Climo Period 1990-2020) The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The annual ritual has roots in pre-Christian traditions and was brought to the U.S. by Live the events of Groundhog Day over and over again as Phil Connors. Each day in Groundhog Day: The Game, you attempt to play cards quickly and in order without communicating to the other players before time runs out. Help Phil on his journey from cynical weatherman to friendly, local townsfolk by learning skills like playing the piano. “Every February 2, a crowd of thousands gathers at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to await a special forecast from a groundhog named Phil. If the 20-pound groundhog emerges and sees his shadow, the United States can expect six more weeks of winter weather according to legend. Groundhog Day Facts and Stats. The tradition of Groundhog Day has its roots in an ancient Christian holiday called Candlemas, which was celebrated on February 2nd and involved the blessing of candles. February 2nd was selected for Groundhog Day because it is a ‘cross-quarter day.’ This means it falls directly in the middle of the winter Most holidays fall into two categories: Those honoring historical events or people (Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, MLK Day) or religious events/p
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