We all know that it isn't possible for the clouds to open up and hurl household pets to the Earth. So why does the English language include this oddity? We explain.
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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.
Become your own weather forecaster. Check out these 5 weather sayings and learn what they mean.
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Perhaps you’ve heard the old proverb that warns not to plant until after the “Three Ice Men” have passed, but do you know who these mysterious Ice Men are? We explain.
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Do your joints really ache worse when cold, wet weather is on the way or is that just a myth? Find out!
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Is this saying about March true? We take a closer look at this bit of weather folklore.
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Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
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Have you ever seen a ghostly ring around the Moon? We explain what it's called and what causes it.
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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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Can you forecast rain based on leaves? Our ancestors did it! See if there's any truth to the old weather lore saying.
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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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