Folk signs about the weather that really work and are time-tested

Summer

Smoke from the fire spreads across the ground (a sign of worsening weather)
If dew falls at night, you should not expect rain (only if there is no wind, dew does not form when there is wind)
If fog creeps along the hollows and ravines at night, the weather will be clear without rain
Swallows and swifts are flying high, the weather will be clear
If the water lilies have not opened in the morning, wait for the weather to worsen (rain)
If the evening or morning dew does not dry out for a long time, then you should wait for the approach of a thunderstorm
Fog spreads across the water, a sure sign of good weather
If the milky way is dim (looks dim) this is a sign of approaching bad weather
If the milky way is clearly visible then it is a sign of good weather
If a lot of insects fly towards the fire, the weather will worsen
The embers of the fire are flaring brightly, there will be a thunderstorm soon
If the coals of the fire quickly become covered with ash and shine dimly, good weather will continue
If 2 or three rainbows appear there will be continuous warm rain
Rainbow in the morning, for rainy weather
If a rainbow appears in the evening there will be no rain until the next morning
If thunder rumbles for a long time, not sharply and loudly, this indicates the onset of prolonged bad weather.
The heavier the dew, the hotter the day will be
The air above the forest turns blue with warm weather
If after the rain the water has not cooled down but on the contrary seems even warmer, it will soon rain again
Salt becomes damp - for rain
If droplets of sticky juice appear on the leaves of the willow, it means bad weather.
The spruce branches are rising - wait for the rain
Sticky sap appears on the leaves of the maple (or bird cherry), expect rain in a few hours, if the tree “cries” in the evening, it will rain in the morning, if in the morning, then in the evening
If droplets appear in the corners of the reed leaves in the morning between 8 and 10 o'clock, it is a sure sign that it will rain the next day.
Strawberry flowers are drooping, wait for the rain
Clover folds its leaves and bows its head to bad weather
Mother and stepmother flowers are closing - wait for the rain
If it rains, the rosehip will not open its flowers
The wind turns the leaves upside down, it will rain
Before the rain, the flowers in the fields smell especially fragrant
In cloudy weather, bindweed flowers open, a sure sign of improving weather
Grasshoppers don't chirp, wait for the rain
Midges are getting into your eyes, it will rain
If there are few inhabitants (ants) around the anthill and the entrances are partially closed, it will rain
Gadflies and gossip are becoming especially angry - it will rain soon
A spider (not a cross) sits in the center of the web, bad weather should be expected
Bees do not leave their hives - bad weather is coming
Crickets don't chirp - it's raining
Dragonflies fly in flocks, it will rain in an hour or two
Mosquitoes are flying in swarms, the weather will be good
The midges are flying around like a column, the weather will be good
Cross spider, at sunset sits in the center of the web, the weather will be dry
Frogs purr and croak - for rain
The fish jumps out of the water, catches insects, the rain will splash
Sparrows sit puffed up or bathe in dust or sand - it will rain
Crows scream - bad weather
Geese are plucking - for the rain
Crows fly high for good weather
Roosters crow in the middle of the day when it rains
A day before bad weather, the moose begins to walk a lot
Dogs roll on the ground - it means rain, maybe with a thunderstorm
The cat washes itself, licks its paw - good weather
A halo (a circle of clouds) formed around the moon, a sign of worsening weather
Geese wash themselves in puddles in anticipation of rain
A herd of cows began to cry in the evening, it will rain at night
Starry sky_no rain expected
The clouds are yellow (copper color) it will rain
There are clouds at sunrise, wait for the rain
The horse sorrel has droplets of water - it will rain
The forest is quiet - there will be a thunderstorm
Hay smells strong - it means rain

Cirrus clouds in the form of hooks indicate the approach of a warm front, and therefore rain. Precipitation will occur approximately 10 to 36 hours after cirrus clouds appear. Precipitation usually comes from the west. If cirrus clouds come from the east, most likely there will be no bad weather

Signs that predict the weather

The plants, insects, animals, birds and natural phenomena that surround humans are an accurate barometer that has been helping people determine the weather since ancient times. To do this, you just need to be able to notice changes in the behavior of living beings or in the environment.

You can correctly interpret the “signs” using signs. Our ancestors spent many years collecting and noting beliefs: first they passed them on orally, then they were written down on paper. Nowadays there are entire collections of folk superstitions about the weather, whose accuracy is not inferior to scientific forecasts.

For today

The calendar of folk signs about the weather includes beliefs for every day, thanks to which you can not only find out the weather for the whole year, but also determine in the morning whether the day will be clear and fine, or whether a thunderstorm will break out in the evening. In order not to waste time studying forecasts on the Internet, just pay attention to the following points:

during the rain, spiders began to weave cobwebs - the precipitation will soon stop;
flies have been flying since early morning - the day will be clear and warm;
during sunrise it is very stuffy - in the evening it will start to rain;
birds chirp cheerfully in the morning - today it will be sunny;
if the echo carries far in the field , it will soon begin to rain;
smoke goes up in a column - to excellent and clear weather;
The water in the river became warmer - leading to rain.

For tomorrow

The weather for tomorrow can be predicted by the following signs:

the sun sets in a cloud - it will rain tomorrow;
bright red sunset - wind should be expected;
cirrus clouds appeared in the sky - the weather will worsen significantly;
the moon is decorated with a halo - it will rain tomorrow;
fog at night near ponds and morning dew foreshadow a fine day;
if the stars in the sky twinkle brightly and are clearly visible, according to signs, in summer this portends rain, in winter – snowfall;
swallows are circling close to the ground - tomorrow it will be cold; high - wait for warmth;
seagulls do not come out of the water - it means rain; flying high - to a storm.

For a long time

Folk omens predict the weather not only for the near future, but also for the more distant future. This will come in very handy for farmers, gardeners, tourists and those who plan to go on the road.

To determine the weather over a long period of time, pay attention to the following points:

thunderstorms began in September - clear days will soon appear;
the larger the anthills in the fall, the colder the winter will be;
the rooks arrived early - for a warm spring;
the oak was covered with leaves before the ash - for a dry summer;
in autumn birds fly low - the weather in winter will be cold;
In the spring, birch trees give a lot of sap - for the rainy season.

Thunderstorm prediction

Good audibility of faint sounds in the absence of wind indicates the onset of a thunderstorm
Before a night thunderstorm, fog does not appear and dew does not fall
If it is humid (increasing absolute humidity) and hot, expect thunderstorms
The sun is soaring and there is silence in the air for thunder and rain
The water in the river seems to be turning black, there will be a thunderstorm and possibly a storm
During the day it is hot and stuffy, in the evening the temperature does not drop, dew does not fall, the clouds quickly grow upward taking the shape of towers. The wind gets stronger and changes directions

Beliefs on church holidays

In our country, Orthodoxy is miraculously intertwined with the wisdom of our ancestors. Each church holiday is accompanied by many different signs, including those about the weather. By paying attention to natural phenomena that occur on certain days, you can get an accurate weather forecast for a long time.

On Trinity

On Trinity Day, people have been closely monitoring the sky and the sun for a long time, since many signs are associated with this day:

It started to rain heavily - summer will delight you with warmth and clear skies, and there will be a lot of mushrooms and berries in the forest.
Anyone who sees a rainbow on Trinity Day will be blessed with happiness all year long. In addition, the sign promises warmth and sun.
In the early morning the grass is covered with dew - there will be frosts in summer and autumn.
The weather on Trinity Day is sunny - the summer is expected to be dry and very hot, and there will be little harvest.

At the Annunciation

Signs about the weather for the Annunciation read as follows:

If there are no swallows yet on this holiday, spring will be delayed and frosty.
Frosts foreshadow a rich harvest.
Annunciation Day is warm - a sign of forest fires.
If a thunderstorm begins on the holiday, you should expect a bountiful harvest of nuts and warmth.
On the night of the Annunciation there are few stars in the sky - the chickens will lay few eggs.
If the night was warm, spring will delight you with sunny days.
Wind, fog and frost during the Annunciation - the harvest will not be harvested.

At Christmas

There are many signs associated with this bright holiday that will help you make a clear forecast:

If frost hits, then there will be frosts at Epiphany.
At Christmas, the cat sharpens its claws - the weather will worsen. Curled up into a ball - you should wait for frost.
Falling snow or large amounts of precipitation on the ground foretell a year that will be favorable in terms of weather.
On Christmas Day, the night is clear and the moon is bright—hard frost is approaching.
If there is a full moon at night, there will be little harvest.

For Easter

Easter is a sacred holiday with many beliefs and traditions associated with it. The most reliable and well-known signs about the weather promise the following:

clear day - summer will be hot; cloudy - cold;
rain on Easter - in the spring it will also be rainy, rye will grow;
thunderstorm on a holiday or during Bright Week - autumn will be late and dry;
the snow has melted from the fields before Easter - a rich harvest should be expected;
There are many stars in the sky at night - severe frosts are approaching.

By noticing hidden signs of nature and observing the behavior of birds, animals and insects, you can easily make a forecast for several months in advance. Folk signs that have faithfully served people for many centuries will help with this.

Winter

Frost on trees means frost
frost falls on an autumn night, wait for good weather
If fog appears in winter, you should wait for a thaw
Blue sky - warm weather
If the sunset is purple in winter, there will be a lot of snow
If the sun sets on a large cloud in winter, there may be a storm
If the stars shine brightly, it means frost
If the moon turns red at night, expect snow and warmth in the morning
Firewood is cracking - it’s going to be frosty
Firewood smokes and burns without crackling, towards the thaw
The winter forest is noisy - to the thaw
In winter, the air above the forest turns blue - wait for a thaw
Snow sticks to trees - wait for warmth
Crows settled on the lower branches, wait for the wind
Crows sit on the ground, towards the thaw
The crows cawed with the whole flock, expect frost
If geese hide their noses under their wings, it will be frosty
The goose presses its paw towards the frost
The tit squeaks loudly and often in the morning, there will be severe frost at night
Birds sit on the treetops - towards the thaw
A cat's pupils are narrow - low atmospheric pressure, wide - high
The cat laps up water more than usual, unfortunately
The cat scratches the floor towards the wind or snowstorm, climbs onto the stove - towards the frost
Mice crawl out from under the forest floor and run through the snow - to the thaw

Weather forecast depending on the time of year

Folk signs about predicting the weather, despite their accuracy and reliability, largely depend on the time of year. The same phenomenon or event may foretell rain in summer, and warm and clear days in winter. In order not to be mistaken in determining the weather, you should pay attention to beliefs based on months and seasons.

In summer

In the summer season, weather forecasting signs read as follows:

the wind rose in the evening - the weather will suddenly deteriorate;
earthworms crawled out of the ground - to the precipitation;
at night the owl roars piercingly - inclement weather;
honeysuckle exudes a pungent odor - the rains will begin soon;
in July there is a bright crescent moon in the sky - a sign of drought;
the bees and butterflies have disappeared - it will start raining soon.

in winter

Predicting the weather according to folk signs in winter is carried out according to the following criteria:

the windows and trees are covered with frost - there will be little snow;
clouds are moving very quickly - winter weather will be good;
large and fluffy snow is falling - you should wait for warmer weather;
At night the stars shine brightly - frost is coming;
fine snow is falling - winter will be cold;
trees crackle in the forest - long frosts will come;
the winter was very warm - the summer will be cool;
snow fell early - you can expect early spring;
In February there are blizzards; in June it will be cold.

in spring

Folk signs about the weather in spring say the following:

thunderstorms with thunder at the beginning of spring - to cold weather;
clouds pass high - the day will turn out to be warm and fine;
the moon is decorated with a ring - spring days will be windy;
tits are chirping on the eve of March - warm weather will come soon;
if there were long rains in the fall , there will be slush in the spring;
February was warm - the spring months are expected to be frosty.

in autumn

You can make a weather forecast for autumn by noticing the following phenomena:

the summer turned out to be cold - in the fall it will be warm and clear;
birch and oak leaves quickly fell off - a rich harvest is expected next year;
the foliage stays on the trees for a long time - the winter will be mild and warm;
the birds went south early - to the severe cold; late - winter is in no hurry to take over.

Autumn

The weather in autumn is judged by the following folk signs.

Strong wind means a small amount of frost and vice versa.
At the beginning of autumn, a lot of snow fell - leading to an early and warm spring.
Rowan produced few berries - to dryness, large clusters - to rain.
The sun sets and turns the sky pink or yellow - it will be good.
In September, thunderclaps are heard - according to autumn signs, warm weather will set in.
Bad weather is predicted by birds perched on the roofs of houses.

Autumn signs can provide weather forecasts for the winter: if mosquitoes are active in late autumn, then the winter months will be relatively warm and mild. There is abundant leaf fall - mostly snowy weather is expected in winter.

Animal behavior

The loud croaking of frogs in the swamp, high-flying seagulls and swallows, as well as the chirping of grasshoppers promise good clear weather that will last for quite a long time. When cows sense impending bad weather, they gather in a herd and lie down on the ground. In this case, the larks do not sing, and the moles burrow as deep into the ground as possible. A harbinger of rain can also be the active consumption of grass by goats and sheep in the evening.

How to predict the weather

First of all, it is worth understanding that the meteorological service of no country can predict the weather without the help of its foreign colleagues. For this purpose, there are special associations and mechanisms of interaction at the international level.

Thousands, if not tens of thousands, of different objects are scattered throughout the Earth and even extend beyond its borders. These include probes, ground stations, sea stations, seismic sensors, special satellites and much more. All this works well only in conjunction.

Approximately such equipment is located all over the world and collects weather data.

For example, every day at the same time Greenwich Mean Time, all weather stations on the planet must make various measurements, including temperature, wind speed and direction, air humidity, atmospheric pressure, cloudiness and precipitation. All information is collected together and not only makes it possible to make forecasts, but also makes it possible to simply observe the current weather in the world.

The son asks the meteorologist’s father: “Dad, do your forecasts always come true?” - Yes, son, only place and time do not always coincide. Old joke

Since, as mentioned above, sensors and stations are located in different places and at different heights, a lot of data is collected. Sounding balloons provide information about the upper layers of the atmosphere, satellites can provide data on cloud cover throughout the planet, sea stations collect information in the open sea, and ground stations collect information in the coastal zone, in the mountains and other land areas.

To obtain such a picture we need the joint work of meteorological services around the world.

Information processing is carried out in several of the world's largest data centers. They are located in Washington, Melbourne, Moscow and several other cities around the world . Only together can they calculate the movement of air masses on the planet (and their speed) and make a weather forecast for several days in advance.

After this, all that remains is to put the information on a special map and transmit weather data to the end user through the media as quickly as possible. This is the only way to save people and farms from natural disasters and help entrepreneurs (primarily farmers) avoid additional costs.

Meteorologists work so that we can avoid this.

Often, an inaccurate forecast is simply untimely information transmitted to the mass space.

Many people try to study long-term forecasts in order to plan a vacation, an outing, or the opening of the motorcycle season. Such forecasts do not have a very high level of accuracy. Accuracy in the region of 95 percent or more can only be achieved with forecasts 2-3 days in advance. And then, weather variability can break all theoretical calculations. Forecasts for a longer period are largely based on statistical data taking into account the current situation in nature.

From the history of folk signs

Our ancestors lived in close proximity to nature, observing it for thousands of years and centuries. Noticing some patterns, they learned to predict the nearest natural processes and phenomena. They passed on the experience of their observations to their surroundings and descendants - this is how various signs developed.

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The most popular, of course, are signs that can be used to predict the weather. And if residents of modern megacities prefer to trust more the weather forecast compiled by meteorological services, then people living in remote villages still rely on the folk wisdom of our ancestors and listen to various signs about weather phenomena. Signs for rain, for example, are especially relevant in the summer season, since life in rural areas during this period largely depends on the vagaries of the weather.