About National Weatherperson’s Day
National #Weatherperson Day on February 5th in the US recognises individuals in meteorology and weather broadcasting
The forecast is essential to aid most people in planning their days, and those who work in the weather industry are a crucial part of that.
The date commemorates the birth of one of America's first weathermen, John Jeffries, a Boston physician who kept detailed records of weather conditions between 1774 and 1816. Jeffries was born in Boston, MA, on February 5th 1744, and died there on September 16th 1819.