National Weatherperson's Day
Encyclopedia
National Weatherperson's Day, also known as National Weatherman's Day, is a holiday
observed on February 5 primarily in the United States
. It recognizes individuals in the fields of meteorology
, weather forecasting and broadcast meteorology, as well as volunteer storm spotters and observers. It is observed on the birthday of John Jeffries
, one of the United States' first weather observers who took daily measurements from 1774 to 1816.
Holiday
A Holiday is a day designated as having special significance for which individuals, a government, or a religious group have deemed that observance is warranted. It is generally an official or unofficial observance of religious, national, or cultural significance, often accompanied by celebrations...
observed on February 5 primarily in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It recognizes individuals in the fields of meteorology
Meteorology
Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw breakthroughs occur after observing networks developed across several countries...
, weather forecasting and broadcast meteorology, as well as volunteer storm spotters and observers. It is observed on the birthday of John Jeffries
John Jeffries
John Jeffries was a Boston physician, scientist, and a military surgeon with the British Army in Nova Scotia and New York during the American Revolution. Born in Boston, Jeffries graduated from Harvard College and obtained his medical degree at the University of Aberdeen...
, one of the United States' first weather observers who took daily measurements from 1774 to 1816.