Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
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Before there were weather apps for your smartphone, Doppler radar, or the National Weather Service, our ancestors were busy observing their natural surroundings and noticed that animal behavior, clouds, and other elements of nature gave clues about the weather to come.
The result: weather folklore — sayings, rhymes and anecdotes that were passed down from generation to generation. Weather lore is one of our favorite subjects here at Farmers’ Almanac, and It’s been a reader favorite since our very first edition in 1818.
Below is a collection from our archives.
Have you ever seen a ghostly ring around the Moon? We explain what it's called and what causes it.
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What does fog in August have to do with snow? Check out some fascinating weather lore that is not only whimsical but also wise.
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Can a cricket really tell you the temperature outside? Do fish know if it's going to be a cold winter? Check out this list of creatures that have a few things to tell us about the weather!
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If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some of these weather lore sayings for the month of June. How many of these do you know?
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Spring is a crazy time for weather, especially April! Check out some of these April weather lore sayings. How many of these do you know?
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Thunder and lightning during a snowstorm? Thundersnow is a real thing, and may be coming to your neighborhood soon!
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Learn about this weather pattern and what must be in place to make it officially an "Indian Summer."
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Natural Signs of a Bad Winter
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Here is a common question this time of year. There is an old folklore about caterpillars. What does the coloring of a woolly bear mean? I have seen some where they are mostly brown. Does this mean a hard and snowy winter in the East? Next to Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous weather prognosticators in
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