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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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.
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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Can you catch a bird by putting salt on its tail? Find out.
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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 warming 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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Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain? We have the answer.
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Up to the early 19th-century most Americans lived in rural settings. For them, changes in nature and even animal behavior served as weather predictors. What natural signs have you noticed before rain approaches? I’ve noticed that flies cling to the window screens before rain. Flies and horseflies are more bothersome just before it rains. Also,
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