Summer: 12 and 2 a. m. Fair.2 and 4 a. m. Cold and showers.4 and 6 a. m. Rain.6 and 8 a. m. Wind and rain.8 and 10 a. m. Changeable.10 and 12 p. m. Frequent showers.12 and 2 p. m. Very rainy.2 and 4 p. m. Changeable.4 and 6 p. m. Fair.6 and 8 p. m. Fair, if wind northwest.8 and 10 p. m. Rainy, if wind south or southwest.10 and 12 a. m. Fair.Winter: 12 and 2 a. m. Frost, unless wind southwest.2 and 4 a. m. Snow and stormy.4 and 6 a. m. Rain.6 and 8 a. m. Stormy.8 and 10 a. m. Cold rain, if wind west.10 and 12 p. m. Cold and high wind.12 and 2 p. m. Snow and rain.2 and 4 p. m. Fair and mild.4 and 6 p. m. Fair.6 and 8 p. m. Fair and frosty, if wind northeastor north.8 and 10 p. m. Rain or snow, if wind south orsouthwest.10 and 12 a. m. Fair and frosty.
Summer: 12 and 2 a. m. Fair.2 and 4 a. m. Cold and showers.4 and 6 a. m. Rain.6 and 8 a. m. Wind and rain.8 and 10 a. m. Changeable.10 and 12 p. m. Frequent showers.12 and 2 p. m. Very rainy.2 and 4 p. m. Changeable.4 and 6 p. m. Fair.6 and 8 p. m. Fair, if wind northwest.8 and 10 p. m. Rainy, if wind south or southwest.10 and 12 a. m. Fair.Winter: 12 and 2 a. m. Frost, unless wind southwest.2 and 4 a. m. Snow and stormy.4 and 6 a. m. Rain.6 and 8 a. m. Stormy.8 and 10 a. m. Cold rain, if wind west.10 and 12 p. m. Cold and high wind.12 and 2 p. m. Snow and rain.2 and 4 p. m. Fair and mild.4 and 6 p. m. Fair.6 and 8 p. m. Fair and frosty, if wind northeastor north.8 and 10 p. m. Rain or snow, if wind south orsouthwest.10 and 12 a. m. Fair and frosty.
Summer: 12 and 2 a. m. Fair.2 and 4 a. m. Cold and showers.4 and 6 a. m. Rain.6 and 8 a. m. Wind and rain.8 and 10 a. m. Changeable.10 and 12 p. m. Frequent showers.12 and 2 p. m. Very rainy.2 and 4 p. m. Changeable.4 and 6 p. m. Fair.6 and 8 p. m. Fair, if wind northwest.8 and 10 p. m. Rainy, if wind south or southwest.10 and 12 a. m. Fair.Winter: 12 and 2 a. m. Frost, unless wind southwest.2 and 4 a. m. Snow and stormy.4 and 6 a. m. Rain.6 and 8 a. m. Stormy.8 and 10 a. m. Cold rain, if wind west.10 and 12 p. m. Cold and high wind.12 and 2 p. m. Snow and rain.2 and 4 p. m. Fair and mild.4 and 6 p. m. Fair.6 and 8 p. m. Fair and frosty, if wind northeastor north.8 and 10 p. m. Rain or snow, if wind south orsouthwest.10 and 12 a. m. Fair and frosty.
Summer: 12 and 2 a. m. Fair.
2 and 4 a. m. Cold and showers.
4 and 6 a. m. Rain.
6 and 8 a. m. Wind and rain.
8 and 10 a. m. Changeable.
10 and 12 p. m. Frequent showers.
12 and 2 p. m. Very rainy.
2 and 4 p. m. Changeable.
4 and 6 p. m. Fair.
6 and 8 p. m. Fair, if wind northwest.
8 and 10 p. m. Rainy, if wind south or southwest.
10 and 12 a. m. Fair.
Winter: 12 and 2 a. m. Frost, unless wind southwest.
2 and 4 a. m. Snow and stormy.
4 and 6 a. m. Rain.
6 and 8 a. m. Stormy.
8 and 10 a. m. Cold rain, if wind west.
10 and 12 p. m. Cold and high wind.
12 and 2 p. m. Snow and rain.
2 and 4 p. m. Fair and mild.
4 and 6 p. m. Fair.
6 and 8 p. m. Fair and frosty, if wind northeast
or north.
8 and 10 p. m. Rain or snow, if wind south or
southwest.
10 and 12 a. m. Fair and frosty.
Points of Moon.
If the points of a new moon are up, then, as a rule, no rain will fall that quarter of the moon; a dull pale moon, dry, with halo, indicates poor crops. In the planting season no grain must be planted when halo is around the moon. (Apache Indians.)
Pale rise.
If the full moon rise pale, expect rain.
Rheumatic diseases.
Therefore the moon, the governor of the floods,Pale in her anger, washes all the airThat rheumatic diseases do abound.(Shakespeare.)
Therefore the moon, the governor of the floods,Pale in her anger, washes all the airThat rheumatic diseases do abound.(Shakespeare.)
Therefore the moon, the governor of the floods,Pale in her anger, washes all the airThat rheumatic diseases do abound.(Shakespeare.)
Therefore the moon, the governor of the floods,
Pale in her anger, washes all the air
That rheumatic diseases do abound.
(Shakespeare.)
Red, Dim, or Pale Moon.
A dim or pale moon indicates rain, a red moon indicates wind.
The moon, her face if red be,Of water speaks she.(Zuñi Indians.)
The moon, her face if red be,Of water speaks she.(Zuñi Indians.)
The moon, her face if red be,Of water speaks she.(Zuñi Indians.)
The moon, her face if red be,
Of water speaks she.
(Zuñi Indians.)
If the full moon rises red, expect wind.
When the moon rises red and appears large, with clouds, expect rain in twelve hours.
Rain.
When the moon is darkest near the horizon, expect rain.
When phases of the moon occur in the morning, expect rain.
If the moon turns on its back in the third quarter it is a sign of rain.
The moon, if in house be, cloud it will, rain soon will come. (Zuñi Indians.)
Ruddy.
If on her cheeks you see the maiden’s blush,The ruddy moon foreshows the winds will rush.
If on her cheeks you see the maiden’s blush,The ruddy moon foreshows the winds will rush.
If on her cheeks you see the maiden’s blush,The ruddy moon foreshows the winds will rush.
If on her cheeks you see the maiden’s blush,
The ruddy moon foreshows the winds will rush.
South Moon.
A south moon indicates bad weather.
Snow.
As many days old as the moon is at the first snow there will be as many snows before crop-planting time.
Snow coming two or three days after new moon will remain on the ground some time, but that falling just after full moon will soon go off.
There will be as many snow storms during the winter as the moon is days old at the first snow-storm.
Stars in Halo.
Moon in a circle indicates storm, and number of stars in circle the number of days before storm.
Sixth Day of Moon.
If the weather on the sixth day is the same as that of the fourth day of the moon the same weather will continue during the whole moon. Said to be correct nine times out of twelve. (Spanish.)
Storm.
The rising or the setting of the sun or moon, especially the moon, will be followed by a decrease of a storm which is then prevailing.
Saturday Moon.
A Saturday moon, if it comes once in seven years, it comes too soon. A Friday’s moon, come when it will, comes too soon.
Saturday Change.
One Saturday change in the moon is enough, as it is always followed by a severe storm.
Stormy, Wet Weather.
If there be a change from continued stormy or wet to clear and dry weather at the time of a new or full moon, and so remains until the second day of the new or full moon, it will probably remain fine till the following quarter; and if it changes not then, or only for a short time, it usually lasts until the following new or full moon; and if it does not change then, or only for a very short time, it will probably remain fine and dry for four or five weeks.
Threatening Clouds.
Threatening clouds, without rain, in old moon indicate drought.
Thursday.
Thursday before the moon changes rules the moon.
Way to Wane.
The three days of the change of the moon from the way to the wane we get no rain.
Warm Weather.
When the moon runs low, expect warm weather.
Warm and Cold Weather.
If the moon changes in the morning, it indicates warm weather; if in the evening, cold weather.
A change in the moon which occurs between sunrise and sunset will be followed by warm weather; when the change occurs between sunset and sunrise, it will be followed by cold weather.
Ash Leaves.
When the ash leaves come out before the oak, expect a wet season.
African Marigold.
If this plant does not open its petals by 7 o’clock in the morning, it will rain or thunder that day. It also closes before a storm.
Aspen Leaf.
Trembling of the aspen leaf in calm weather indicates an approaching storm.
Berries.
When the bushes are full of berries, a hard winter is on the way.
When berries are plentiful in the hedge, on the May-bush, and blackthorn, a hard winter may be expected.
Berries in the hedges often forebode a hard winter, and severe weather frequently occurs in seasons when they are particularly plentiful on the May-bush and blackthorn. This rule is not, however, without its exception. But, at all events, peculiarities of the seasons have a wonderful influence on the quantities of berries, particularly those of holly. The peculiarities of the seasons and their influence on plants constitute a very curious subject of research; it comprehends the whole doctrine of special blights, whereby only certain tribes of plants are affected. Epidemics and epizoötics come under the same class, and are referable to specific conditions of the atmosphere.
Beech-nuts.
When beech-nuts are plenty, expect a mild winter.
Beans.
Be it weal or be it woe,Beans must blow ere May doth go.
Be it weal or be it woe,Beans must blow ere May doth go.
Be it weal or be it woe,Beans must blow ere May doth go.
Be it weal or be it woe,
Beans must blow ere May doth go.
Convolvulus.
The convolvulus folds up its petals at the approach of rain.
Cherries.
As long as the cherries bloom in April it is said that the grape-vine will be in bloom.
Chickweed.
The flowers of the chickweed contract before rain.
The chickweed, at 9 o’clock in the morning, if the weather is clear, straightens its flowers, spreads its leaves, and keeps awake until noon. If, however, there is rain in prospect, the plant droops and its flowers do not open.
Corn-husk.
A double husk on corn indicates a severe winter.
Ears of corn are covered with thicker and stronger husks in cold winters.
If corn is hard to husk, expect a hard winter. (Apache Indians).
Cockle-burs.
When cockle-burs mature brown it indicates frost.
Clover Leaves.
Clover leaves turned up so as to show light underside indicate approaching rain.
Clovers contract at the close of a storm.
Cottonwood—Quaking Asp.
Cottonwood and quaking asp trees turn up their leaves before rain.
Corn-fodder.
Corn-fodder dry and crisp indicates fair weather; but damp and limp, rain—very sensitive to hygrometric changes.
Dandelions.
The dandelions close their blossoms before a storm; the sensitive plant its leaves. The leaves of the May trees bear up so that the under side may be seen before a storm.
Dandelion and Daisy.
The flowers of the dandelion and daisy close before rain.
Dogwood Blossoms.
When the blooms of the dogwood tree are full, expect a cold winter. When blooms of same are light, expect a warm winter.
Frost will not occur after the dogwood blossoms.
Dead Nettles.
Dead nettles blow early and all the year; the red or purple kind are scarce all winter. They afford a sign of a mild season when they come in winter in abundance.
Early Blossoms.
Early blossoms indicate a bad fruit year.
Flowers.
When the perfume of flowers is unusually perceptible, rain may be expected.
Fox-fire.
Fox-fire seen at night indicates cold.
Frost—Cockle.
Frost has never been known to catch the cockle or blackberry in bloom.
Fennel.
When fennel blooms, frost follows.
Fall Apples.
If the fall apples are one-sided, with thick, rough skins, a severe winter may be expected.
Grasses.
Grasses of all kinds are loaded with seeds before a severe winter.
Goat’s-beard.
When goat’s-beard closes its petals at midday, expect rain.
Hay.
Better it is to rise betimesAnd make hay while the sun shines,Than to believe in tales and liesWhich idle monks and friars devise.(Robins’s Almanac.)
Better it is to rise betimesAnd make hay while the sun shines,Than to believe in tales and liesWhich idle monks and friars devise.(Robins’s Almanac.)
Better it is to rise betimesAnd make hay while the sun shines,Than to believe in tales and liesWhich idle monks and friars devise.(Robins’s Almanac.)
Better it is to rise betimes
And make hay while the sun shines,
Than to believe in tales and lies
Which idle monks and friars devise.
(Robins’s Almanac.)
Hog-thistle.
If the hog-thistle closes for the night, expect fair weather; if it remains open, expect rain.
Jonquils.
Jonquils, of which there are several sorts, blow in the open ground in March and April. The great jonquil and the odorous jonquil blow about the middle of March, the lesser or proper jonquil somewhat later. When they blow well and early they forebode a fine season.
Leaves.
If in the fall of the leaves in October many of them wither and hang on the boughs, it betokens a frosty winter and much snow.
If the leaves are slow to fall, expect a cold winter.
If the falling leaves remain under the trees and are not blown away by the wind, expect a fruitful year to follow.
When leaves of trees are thick, expect a cold winter.
Late Blossoms.
Late blossoms indicate a good fruit year.
Marigold.
The marigold opens between 6 and 7 in the morning and generally keeps awake until 4 in the afternoon. In such cases the weather will be steady. If, on the other hand, it does not open by 7 o’clock in the morning, you may expect rain that day.
Milk-weed.
Milk-weed closing at night indicates rain.
Mountain Moss.
When the mountain moss is soft and limpid, expect rain.
When mountain moss is dry and brittle, expect clear weather.
March Flowers.
“March flowers make no summer bowers,” because if the spring is very mild, vegetation becomes too far advanced and is liable to injury from frost.
Mushrooms.
When mushrooms spring up during the night, expect rain.
Mushrooms and toad-stools are numerous before rain.
Nuts.
Nuts with a thick covering denote a hard winter.
Onion-skins.
Onion-skins very thin,Mild winter coming in;Onion-skins thick and tough,Coming winter cold and rough.
Onion-skins very thin,Mild winter coming in;Onion-skins thick and tough,Coming winter cold and rough.
Onion-skins very thin,Mild winter coming in;Onion-skins thick and tough,Coming winter cold and rough.
Onion-skins very thin,
Mild winter coming in;
Onion-skins thick and tough,
Coming winter cold and rough.
Pitcher-plant.
The pitcher-plant opens its mouth before rain.
Pimpernel.
When this plant is seen in the morning with its little red flowers widely extended, we may generally expect a fine day; on the contrary, when the petals are closed, rain will soon follow. This plant has been styled the poor man’s weather-glass.
Red Sandwort.
When the corona of red sandwort contracts, expect rain.
Sensitive Brier.
The sensitive brier closes up its leaves on the approach of rain.
Sycamore.
Sycamore tree peeling off white in the fall, indicates a cold winter.
Sunflower.
Sunflower raising its head indicates rain.
Scotch Pimpernel.
When the corona, the Scotch pimpernel, contracts, expect rain.
Speedwell.
When the corona of the speedwell, and stitchwort contracts, expect rain.
Sea-weed.
Sea-weed becomes damp and expands before wet weather.
Sea Grape.
In the West Indies and along the coast of Florida there grows a small fruit-bearing tree called the sea grape, which when its fruit is abundant and ripens early it is said by the Seminole Indians and natives of the Bahama Islands to be a sign that there will be a hurricane before the end of the season. The usual time of ripening of this fruit is during September, and the hurricane season extends from the first of August till the end of October.
Silver Maple.
The silver maple shows the lining of its leaf before a storm.
Sea-weed.
A piece of kelp or sea-weed hung up will become damp previous to rain.
Tulips and dandelions close just before rain.
Trefoil.
If the trefoil contracts its leaves, expect heavy rains.
Tree Limbs.
When tree limbs break off during calm expect rain.
Tree Moss.
North side of trees covered with moss indicates cold weather.
Trees.
Trees grow dark before a storm.
Tree Leaves.
When the leaves of trees curl, with the wind from the south, it indicates rain.
Wild Indigo.
Just before rain or heavy dew the wild indigo closes or folds its leaves.
Wheat.
For wheat a peck of dust inMarch is worth a king’s ransom;Or wet and soddy, the landMust go to oats and corn.
For wheat a peck of dust inMarch is worth a king’s ransom;Or wet and soddy, the landMust go to oats and corn.
For wheat a peck of dust inMarch is worth a king’s ransom;Or wet and soddy, the landMust go to oats and corn.
For wheat a peck of dust in
March is worth a king’s ransom;
Or wet and soddy, the land
Must go to oats and corn.
Clearness.
Unusual clearness in the atmosphere, objects being seen very distinctly, indicates rain.
Evening and Morning.
Evening red and morning grayAre sure signs of a fine day.
Evening red and morning grayAre sure signs of a fine day.
Evening red and morning grayAre sure signs of a fine day.
Evening red and morning gray
Are sure signs of a fine day.
Evening gray and morning red,Put on your hat or you’ll wet your head.
Evening gray and morning red,Put on your hat or you’ll wet your head.
Evening gray and morning red,Put on your hat or you’ll wet your head.
Evening gray and morning red,
Put on your hat or you’ll wet your head.
Electricity.
Increasing atmospheric electricity oxidizes ammonia in the air and forms nitric acid, which affects milk, thus accounting for souring of milk by thunder.
Hours of Commencing.
If rain commences before daylight, it will hold up before 8 a. m.; if it begins about noon, it will continue through the afternoon; if it commences after 9 p. m., it will rain the next day; if it clears offin the night, it will rain the next day; if the wind is from the northwest or southwest, the storm will be short; if from the northeast, it will be a hard one; if from the northwest, a cold one, and from the southwest a warm one.
If rain ceases after 12 m., it will rain next day.
If rain ceases before 12 m., it will be clear next day.
Morning Rain.
If rain commences before day, it will stop before 8 a. m.; if it begins about noon, it will continue through the afternoon; if not till 5 p. m., it will rain through the night; if it clears off in the night, it will rain the next day.
If it rains before seven,It will clear before eleven.
If it rains before seven,It will clear before eleven.
If it rains before seven,It will clear before eleven.
If it rains before seven,
It will clear before eleven.
If rain begins at early morning light,’Twill end ere day at noon is bright.
If rain begins at early morning light,’Twill end ere day at noon is bright.
If rain begins at early morning light,’Twill end ere day at noon is bright.
If rain begins at early morning light,
’Twill end ere day at noon is bright.
North Rain.
With the north rain leaves the harvest.
Northeast Rain.
With the rain of the northeast comes the ice fruit (hail). (Zuñi Indians.)
Rain from the northeast (in Germany region of dry winds) continues three days.
Notice.
Rain long foretold, long last;Short notice, soon past.
Rain long foretold, long last;Short notice, soon past.
Rain long foretold, long last;Short notice, soon past.
Rain long foretold, long last;
Short notice, soon past.
October and November.
Plenty of rain in October and November on the North Pacific coast indicates a mild winter; little rain in these months will be followed by a severe winter.
Scalp-Locks.
When the locks of the Navajoes turn damp in the scalp-house, surely it will rain.
South Thunder.
Rain with south or southwest thunder, squalls occur late each successive day.
South Rain.
Rain from the south prevents the drought, but rain from the west is always best.
South winds bring rain. (California.)
The south rain brings with it the beautiful odors of the land of everlasting summer and brightens the leaves of growing things. (Zuñi Indians.)
Rain which sets in with a south wind on the north Pacific coast will probably last.
September Rain.
Rain in September is good for the farmer, but poison to the vine growers. (German.)
Seven and Eleven.
If it rains before seven,It will cease before eleven.
If it rains before seven,It will cease before eleven.
If it rains before seven,It will cease before eleven.
If it rains before seven,
It will cease before eleven.
Sunrise.
If it rains before sunrise, expect a fair afternoon.
Sunshiny Rain.
If it rains when the sun shines, it will rain the next day.
Swallows and Crickets.
Rain is indicated when—
Low o’er the grass the swallows wing,And crickets, too, how sharp they sing.
Low o’er the grass the swallows wing,And crickets, too, how sharp they sing.
Low o’er the grass the swallows wing,And crickets, too, how sharp they sing.
Low o’er the grass the swallows wing,
And crickets, too, how sharp they sing.
September.
Heavy September rains bring drought.
Squalls.
When rain-squalls break to the westward, it is a sign of foul weather.
When they break to leeward, it is a sign of fair weather. (Northeast coast.)
Tide.
Rain is likely to commence on the turn of the tide.
In threatening, it is more apt to rain at the turn of the tide, especially at high water.
Toad-stools.
If toad-stools spring up in the night in dry weather, they indicate rain.
West Rain.
When rain comes from the west it will not continue long.
The west rain comes from the world of waters to moisten the home of the She Wi. (Zuñi Indians.)
Wind and Rain.
Marry the rain to the wind and you have a calm.
Wind.
With the rain before the wind your topsail halyards you must mind.
Clear.
The rainbow has but a bad character: she ever commands the rain to cease.
Color.
If the green be large and bright in the rainbow, it is a sign of rain. If red be the strongest color, there will be rain and wind together. After a long drought the rainbow is a sign of rain. After much wet weather it indicates fair weather. If it breaks up all atonce, there will follow severe and settled weather. If the bow be in the morning, rain will follow; if at noon, slight and heavy rain; if at night, fair weather. The appearance of two or three rainbows indicates fair weather for the present, but settled and heavy rains in a few days.
Evening Rainbow.
If there is a rainbow at eve,It will rain and leave.
If there is a rainbow at eve,It will rain and leave.
If there is a rainbow at eve,It will rain and leave.
If there is a rainbow at eve,
It will rain and leave.
East and West Rainbow.
Rainbow in the east indicates that the following day will be clear. A rainbow in the west is usually followed by more rain the same day.
Rainbow in the Sierras (i. e., in the east) in evening indicates no more rain. (California.)
Fair Weather.
The boding shepherd heaves a sigh,For see, a rainbow spans the sky.
The boding shepherd heaves a sigh,For see, a rainbow spans the sky.
The boding shepherd heaves a sigh,For see, a rainbow spans the sky.
The boding shepherd heaves a sigh,
For see, a rainbow spans the sky.
High Rainbow.
When rainbow does not touch water, clear weather will follow.
Indications by Colors.
The predominance of dark red in the iris shows tempestuous weather; green, rain; and if blue, that the air is clearing.
Low Rainbow.
A rainbow that comes near a camp-fire, or low down on the mountain side, is a bad sign for crops. If seen at a great distance, it indicates fair weather.
Morning and Evening Rainbow.
Rainbow in morning, shepherds take warning;Rainbow at night, shepherds’ delight.
Rainbow in morning, shepherds take warning;Rainbow at night, shepherds’ delight.
Rainbow in morning, shepherds take warning;Rainbow at night, shepherds’ delight.
Rainbow in morning, shepherds take warning;
Rainbow at night, shepherds’ delight.
A morning rainbow indicates rain; an evening rainbow, fair weather.
A rainbow in the morn, put your hook in the corn;A rainbow at eve, put your head in the sheave.
A rainbow in the morn, put your hook in the corn;A rainbow at eve, put your head in the sheave.
A rainbow in the morn, put your hook in the corn;A rainbow at eve, put your head in the sheave.
A rainbow in the morn, put your hook in the corn;
A rainbow at eve, put your head in the sheave.
Night and Morning Rainbow.
Rainbow at night, sailors’ delight;Rainbow in morning, sailors’ warning.
Rainbow at night, sailors’ delight;Rainbow in morning, sailors’ warning.
Rainbow at night, sailors’ delight;Rainbow in morning, sailors’ warning.
Rainbow at night, sailors’ delight;
Rainbow in morning, sailors’ warning.
Spring Rainbow.
A rainbow in spring indicates fair weather for next twenty-four to forty-two hours.
Sudden Disappearance.
If a rainbow disappears suddenly, it indicates fair weather.
West and East Shower.
Rainbow in morning shows that shower is west of us, and that we will probably get it. Rainbow in the evening shows that shower is east of us and is passing off.
PROVERBS RELATING TO REPTILES.
Frogs.
Frogs singing in the evening indicate fair weather for next day.
Frogs croak more noisily, and come abroad in the evening in large numbers, before rain.
When frogs croak three times, it indicates that winter has broken.
As long as frogs are heard before Saint Marc’s day, that long will they keep quiet afterward.
Croaking frogs in spring will be three times frozen in.
When frogs warble, they herald rain. (Zuñi Indians.)
Frogs must be frozen up three times in spring after they begin to croak.
The louder the frogs, the more’s the rain.
The color of a frog changing from yellow to reddish indicates rain.
Tree-frogs piping during rain indicates continued rain.
Tree-frogs crawl up to the branches of trees before a change of weather.
Yellow Frogs.
Abundance of yellow frogs are accounted a good sign in a hayfield, probably as indicating fine weather.
Glow-worms.
Glow-worms numerous and bright, indicate rain.
Worms.
If, after some days of dry weather, fresh earth is seen which has been thrown up by worms, expect dry weather.
When worms creep out of the ground in great numbers, expect wet weather.
Snails.
Snails moving on bushes or grass, are signs of rain.
When black snails cross your path,Black clouds much moisture hath.
When black snails cross your path,Black clouds much moisture hath.
When black snails cross your path,Black clouds much moisture hath.
When black snails cross your path,
Black clouds much moisture hath.
Leech.
A leech placed in a jar of water will remain at the bottom until rain is approaching, when it will rise to the surface, and if thunder is to follow will frequently crawl out of the water.
Leeches kept in glass jars move about more frequently just before rain.
Lizards.
When lizards chirrup, it is a sure indication of rain.
Snakes.
Hanging a dead snake on a tree will bring rain in a few hours. (Negro.)
Note.—Snakes are out before rain, and are, therefore, more easily killed.
In Oregon the approach of snakes indicates that a spell of fine weather will follow.
When snakes are hunting food rain may be expected; after a rain they cannot be found.
Hang up a snake skin and it will bring rain.
Snakes and snake-trails may be seen near houses, roads, &c., before rain.
Snakes expose themselves on the approach of rain.
Comets.
Comets bring cold weather.
After an unusual fall of meteors, dry weather is expected. All comets evidence the approach of some calamity, such as drought, famine, war, floods, &c. (Apache Indians.)
Comets are said to improve the grape crop, and wine produced in years when comets appear is called comet wine. (French.)
Falling Stars.
If there be many falling stars during a clear evening in summer, expect thunder.
If there are no falling stars on a bright summer night, expect fine weather.
Fair Weather.
When the stars set still the times are to be pleasant. (Zuñi Indians.)
Flickering.
When the stars flicker in a dark background, rain or snow follows soon.
Huddling Stars.
When the stars begin to huddle,The earth will soon become a puddle.
When the stars begin to huddle,The earth will soon become a puddle.
When the stars begin to huddle,The earth will soon become a puddle.
When the stars begin to huddle,
The earth will soon become a puddle.
Many Stars.
When the sky is very full of stars, expect rain.
Many stars in winter indicate frost.
In summer, when many stars twinkle, clear weather is indicated.
Milky Way.
The edge of the Milky Way, which is the brightest, indicates the direction from which the approaching storm will come.
North Star.
When the stars above 45° in altitude or the North Star flickers strangely, or appears closer than usual, expect rain.
Numerous Stars.
When stars appear to be numerous, very large, and dull, and do not twinkle, expect rain.
Snow.
Many meteors presage much snow next winter.
Shooting Stars.
If meteors shoot toward the north, expect a north wind next day.
Many shooting stars on summer nights indicate hot weather.
Tempest.
When a star tows the moon and another chases her astern, tempestuous weather will follow. The phenomenon is probably styled a big star chasing the moon. (Nautical.)
Twinkling.
Excessive twinkling of stars indicates very heavy dews, rain, and snow.
When the stars twinkle very brightly, expect stormy weather in the near future.
The Maltese say, “The stars twinkle; we cry ‘wind.’”
Wind and Rain.
If the stars appear large and clear, expect rain or wind.
Thaw.
If shooting stars fall in the south in winter, there will be a thaw.
Animation.
Snow is generally preceded by a general animation of man and beast which continues until after the snowfall ends.
Corn.
Corn is as comfortable under snow as an old man is under his fur cloak. (Russian.)
Christmas.
If it snows during Christmas night, the crops will do well.
So far as the sun shines on Christmas day,So far will the snow blow in May. (German.)
So far as the sun shines on Christmas day,So far will the snow blow in May. (German.)
So far as the sun shines on Christmas day,So far will the snow blow in May. (German.)
So far as the sun shines on Christmas day,
So far will the snow blow in May. (German.)
Dry or Wet Snow.
When the snow falls dry it means to lie,But flakes light and soft bring rain oft.
When the snow falls dry it means to lie,But flakes light and soft bring rain oft.
When the snow falls dry it means to lie,But flakes light and soft bring rain oft.
When the snow falls dry it means to lie,
But flakes light and soft bring rain oft.
Ditch Snow.
When now in the ditch the snow doth lie,’Tis waiting for more by and by.
When now in the ditch the snow doth lie,’Tis waiting for more by and by.
When now in the ditch the snow doth lie,’Tis waiting for more by and by.
When now in the ditch the snow doth lie,
’Tis waiting for more by and by.
Dry or Wet Snow.
If the snow that falls during the winter is dry and is blown about by the wind, a dry summer will follow; very damp snow indicates rain in the spring. (Apache Indians.)
First Snow.
There will be as many snow storms during the season as there are days remaining in the month after the time of the first snow.
When the first snow remains on the ground some time, in places not exposed to the sun, expect a hard winter.
Last Snow.
The number of days the last snow remains on the ground indicates the number of snow storms which will occur during the following winter.
Heavy Snows.
Heavy snows in winter favor the crops of the following summer.
January Snow.
If there is no snow before January, there will be the more snow in March and April.
Leaves.
When dry leaves rattle on the trees, expect snow.
Light and Heavy Snow.
A heavy fall of snow indicates a good year for crops, and a light fall the reverse. (Dr. John Menaul.)
Mountain Snow.
If much snow be spread on the mountains in winter, the season of planting will be made blue with verdure. (Indian.)
March Snow.