Staten Island Chuck's 2025 Groundhog Day Prediction: Early Spring!

This year, Staten Island Chuck, New York City's very own weather-predicting groundhog, declared an early spring! This furry forecaster, who boasts an impressive 85% accuracy rate (much higher than Punxsutawney Phil's 39%), made his prediction on February 2nd.

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How to Watch the Staten Island Chuck's Forecast

Missed the live stream? You can catch it on the Staten Island Zoo Facebook Page.

Staten Island Chuck: A Groundhog Legend

Residing at the Staten Island Zoo, Chuck has been predicting the weather since 1981. He's even got his own theme song by the Rock-A-Billy-Band! In a memorable incident, Chuck's granddaughter, Charlotte, was accidentally dropped by then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during a Groundhog Day ceremony in 2014.

Groundhog Day History

Groundhog Day's origins trace back to Candlemas, a Christian festival celebrated on February 2nd. The tradition of using animals to predict the weather evolved from European customs and was adapted by German immigrants in Pennsylvania, leading to the famous groundhog tradition.

Punxsutawney Phil vs. Staten Island Chuck

Want to compare forecasts? You can check out Punxsutawney Phil's prediction here.

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