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Nerdy Weather Stories


The 62-degree rule: why that pumpkin spice weather officially kicks in
Pumpkin spice season doesn’t just arrive on the calendar, it arrives with the weather. Discover the science behind the 62-degree rule, when cool, crisp air and cozy vibes officially kick off pumpkin spice weather. A fun, data-backed look at how temperature fuels America’s favorite fall flavor.

Ric Kearbey
Oct 52 min read


When hurricanes dance: what is the Fujiwhara effect?
Most hurricanes spin alone, making their own dramatic path across the ocean. But every so often, the atmosphere throws in a plot twist...

Ric Kearbey
Sep 272 min read


Goodbye, golden evenings: why do days get shorter in fall (and how ‘fall back’ makes it worse)
Why do days get shorter in fall? Explore how Earth’s tilt shortens our evenings, how ‘fall back’ changes sunsets, and why Chicago and Tampa feel it differently.

Ric Kearbey
Sep 233 min read
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