Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory
Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, Weather station in Milton, United States
The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory stands atop Great Blue Hill, featuring a three-story concrete tower built in 1908 with a neogothic architectural design.
Founded by Abbott Lawrence Rotch in 1885, this observatory maintains North America's longest continuous weather records and pioneered atmospheric measurements using weather kites.
The observatory functions as an educational center where visitors learn about weather patterns, climate monitoring, and atmospheric research through exhibits and guided tours.
Located 10 miles south of Boston at the intersection of Routes 93 and 138, the facility provides daily weather observations and forecasts for the New England region.
During the 1938 New England Hurricane, instruments at this station recorded wind speeds of 186 mph, the highest direct measurement in hurricane conditions.
Location: Milton
Inception: 1885
Architects: Rotch & Tilden
Website: http://bluehill.org/observatory
GPS coordinates: 42.21203,-71.11420
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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