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Philadelphia's temperature forecast was correct only 40 percent of the time over 20 years. Image 1 of 5 In the last 10 years, he also got it right 40 percent of the time. Records kept by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club show Phil has predicted 108 continued winters and only 20 early springs as of 2024. According to the Stormfax Almanac, that works out to a 39% Here is what you need to know about Groundhog Day: the day dedicated to a weather-predicting rodent. In comparison, Ohio's groundhog, Buckeye Chuck, has been correct an estimated 75% of the Each Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction about a late end to winter weather or early start to spring temperatures. More often than not, Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, a Sadly, the groundhog is often wrong when it comes to his predictions. Since making his first prediction in 1887, Punxsutawney Phil has been right 39% of the time, according to the Stormfax Weather 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. Punxsutawney Phil's process for predicting spring hasn't changed much in the past 137 years. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club takes care of Phil year-round, and on each Feb. 2, members of the club The most famous groundhog in America did not see his shadow. Which means an early spring. How often is Punxsutawney Phil correct? The American tradition of celebrating whether the groundhog will 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. According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's own records, Phil has made 127 predictions since 1886, when Groundhog Day was first established as a holiday (the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club was Cloudy skies expected for Groundhog Day. How often is Punxsutawney Phil correct? In short, not great. In the last decade, he was right 30 percent of the time. And, if you go back 20 years, he Why is Groundhog Day celebrated every year on February 2? Groundhog Day is a beloved tradition for many as they wait to see how long winter will last. As the legend goes, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, he predicts six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, it's a forecast of an early spring. Groundhog Day is always held on February 2, which is a Sunday this year. Groundhog Day 2025: How often is Punxsutawney Phil correct? Camden affordable housing investments lead to uptick in When is Groundhog Day? The annual holiday is always held on February 2. This year, that date lands on Sunday. Groundhog Day 2025: How often is Punxsutawney Phil correct? Many will say Groundhog Day, but what are the origins of Punxsutawney Phil? Groundhog Day 2025: How often is Punxsutawney Phil correct? Over the years, looking to Pennsylvania’s most famous Groundhog Day forecast: Could clouds impact Punxsutawney Phil's prediction? Amanda Hurley. How often is Punxsutawney Phil correct? In short, not great. In the last decade, he was right 30 Members of the Groundhog Club’s “Inner Circle” on February 2, 2013, at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Image via Anthony Quintano/ Wikimedia Commons. Happy Groundhog Day! groundhog day isn’t just one day for the city’s groundhog club. it’s marked by a multi day celebration that even includes a groundhog ball. and this year will be extra special day for phil, as it’s his first groundhog day as a father here in alabama. it’s a sand mountain sam who’s often going to steal the spotlight. 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. According to legend, if the 20-pound groundhog emerges and sees his shadow, the United States can expect six more weeks of winter weather. Once again Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter. By groundhog standards, six more weeks brings us to Mar. 16., less than a week before the spring equinox. After doing some resea
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