✈ Folk signs of summer by month

Correctly deciphered summer signs will help predict upcoming changes in the weather and determine what kind of autumn or winter is expected. For the most accurate interpretation, it is recommended to pay attention to the behavior of animals, crops and various natural phenomena.

Cloudless skies during sunset are a sign of continued warmth

Signs about the weather in summer

The following folk signs stand out regarding summer weather:

frequent rains symbolize a snowy winter;
strong wind in the evening - the weather will quickly deteriorate;
tall cumulus clouds often appear before night thunderstorms during the day;
drought indicates a frosty winter with minimal precipitation;
A cloudless sky during sunset is a sign of continued warmth.

In the evening, the appearance of dew on the ground and grass is the main sign of clear weather without wind or precipitation the next day.

Summer signs about nature

Signs of summer associated with natural phenomena and animals are also of no small importance:

The appearance of a large number of earthworms is an omen of imminent rains. Sparrows bathing in sand or dust also indicates an imminent deterioration in the weather.
You should not expect precipitation in the coming days if you notice a large number of its inhabitants near the anthill. If there are practically no ants observed near your home, be prepared for rain and strong winds.
The cooing of pigeons or the appearance of dung beetles heralds warm and sunny days. In the coming days, you should not expect precipitation or a drop in temperature if you see a swarm of mosquitoes flying.
Loud cricket songs late in the evening are a sure sign of good weather.

A good harvest of mushrooms and berries symbolizes a cold winter, and the presence of a large number of insects in the branches of acacia foretells a quick drop in temperature.

Signs for July

July 7. The day is named after Ivan Kupala and is considered a holiday. Haymaking begins on this day.

July 9. According to legend, the berries ripen on this day, and in the forest you can already find a lot of strawberries, which call everyone to the forest. The sign also says that where they eat a lot of blueberries or strawberries, doctors are not needed.

July, 12. This day is named after Peter and Paul. It is believed that on this day the barley heads, but the cuckoo no longer crows, and the nightingale no longer sings.

July 13. If on this day the cuckoo begins to crow again, then the summer will be long and favorable.

July 15. If on this day you can already see yellowish leaves on the trees, then it will be early winter and autumn.

21 July. This day is called the day of Our Lady of Kazan, it is the beginning of hot days.

July 25. This day is considered a mourning day; all the fields are wet from the healing and great dew. If the dew is morning, then it is considered a good tear; the forest washes itself with it and says goodbye to the night. And if there is dew at night and it does not dry out, then it means a thunderstorm.

Folk signs by month

Signs about summer differ depending on the month. The following natural phenomena are typical for June:

the appearance of a rainbow in the evening portends improved weather;
red clouds in the sky before sunrise - strong winds;
abundant dew - to a large harvest;
fog - a large number of mushrooms.

If in June you observe a belated blossoming of rowan, get ready for a long autumn. Drought is foreshadowed by a nest made by a lark in a hole, and a bird's house on a hill indicates frequent precipitation. Windy weather should be expected if you heard the incessant singing of a nightingale throughout the night.

Heat in July indicates a frosty December. A lot of this month also indicates a cold winter, and a lot of sorrel symbolizes a warm winter season.

In August, pay special attention to the weather in the first week of the month - if it is warm outside and there are no sudden changes in temperature, expect a long and snowy winter. The absence of frequent precipitation in the last summer month indicates a warm and dry autumn, and many thunderstorms are a sure sign of a protracted autumn.

Summer superstitions

In ancient times, omens were given great importance, because our ancestors lived on homestead farms and were entirely dependent on rain, solar heat and other natural phenomena.

In growing a good harvest, they were helped not only by signs, but also by rites, rituals, and beliefs.

By month

There are a huge number of signs . There are signs for the weather, nature, animals, as well as for months and specific days.

June

People used to say about the first summer month: “May is joy, and June is happiness.” The berries begin to ripen, and the first mushrooms appear in the forest.

According to popular beliefs, those born in the first half of June will be able to become successful businessmen, and those born in the second half will find happiness in family ties.

Our ancestors had signs for almost every day, but we will pay attention to the most significant June days:

June 10 - good, calm weather will bring profit. And people who have their own garden plots and vegetable gardens can hope for a good harvest.
June 14 and June 17 - you should pay attention to the direction of the wind. If it is northwestern, then this indicates possible bad weather.
June 21 is a stormy day. You must either take an umbrella with you, or, if possible, stay at home.
June 22 is the day that was previously considered the beginning of summer.
This is the longest day with the shortest night. The wishes you make before going to bed will definitely come true.

The folk signs for June are described in the video:

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July

The linden blossoms, the berries ripen, and the first harvest appears. According to legend, July is a great time to implement your plans. People born this month are adventurous.

Reference ! The second month of summer is considered the hottest and stormiest month of the year.

The signs of this month are as follows:

If the berry harvest turns out to be large, then it’s a cold winter.
If the grass near the house is without dew in the morning, then rainy weather is expected at night.
If July is very hot and muggy, then in December the weather will be very frosty.

You should also pay attention to the following important days:

July 13 - if the cuckoo calls for a long time, then it will be Indian summer.
July 15 - yellowing leaves on the trees indicate early autumn and winter.

The folk signs for July are described in the video:

August

In the last month of summer, active harvesting takes place and preparations are made for the winter. It gets cool at night. “In August before lunch it’s summer, after lunch it’s autumn.” People born in August are believed to have a strong character.

If from August 7 to 8 the night time is cold, then the winter will be early and frosty.
Dry and warm weather on August 17 promises the same November.
August 26 is Tikhon's day. If the weather is calm, it will continue to be so. And if there is a storm, then rainy weather is expected until the end of September.

The folk signs for August are described in the video:

Superstitions and rituals

When spring turns into summer, a bright and joyful holiday is celebrated, which is a series of rituals - Trinity. According to tradition, girls wove flower wreaths and threw them into the pond:
if the wreath floats away, then there will be a happy marriage;
a drowned wreath is a bad sign, promising death.
An important Slavic holiday is celebrated on July 7 - Ivan Kupala.
A huge number of beliefs, rituals and legends are associated with this day. On this day, healers collected herbs that had strong healing properties. It was believed that one should bathe early in the morning, as the water becomes healing. On Kupala they burned bonfires and danced in circles. Attention ! According to legend, it is on this night, once a year, that you can see the fern blooming, and the one who succeeds will find a happy life.
On August 2 we celebrate the day of Elijah the Prophet. “Ilya holds and brings thunderstorms.” According to legends, there are “sparrow nights” at this time. Thunderclaps can be heard throughout the night. All living things are in fear, especially birds.
Next comes the time for honey, apple, nut, linen and bread savory. There are also many beliefs and traditions here.
On August 28, the end of the harvest was celebrated. Previously, there was an ancient ritual that was associated with the veneration of the earth.

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Folk signs by day

Weather changes can be predicted by paying attention to daily changes in each month.

June

In June there are such superstitions:

1 – precipitation on this day indicates a dry month, and low temperature indicates prolonged cold;
2 – if you see moles crawling out of their holes, wait for a downpour;
3 – bad weather – a sign of a long, cold autumn;
4 – the dim reddish twinkling of stars symbolizes rains, and the sun’s rays breaking through the clouds symbolize quick rains;
5 – abundant flowering of hawthorn – a sign of a harsh winter;
6 – rain – to a harvest of mushrooms, and blooming rose hips – to the absence of frost;
7 – thunder on this day is a prerequisite for heavy rainfall and cold weather;
8 – dampness – to prolonged bad weather;
9 – the presence of clouds in the sky during the day, which disappear in the evening – means warmth;
10 – morning shower indicates clear weather for the rest of the day;
11 – fog spreads across the water in the morning – it will be warm and without precipitation all day;
12 – rose hips blooming indicates a long, cold winter, and flowering water lilies going under water predict rain;
13 – abundant evening dew – a hot day, and its absence – a sign of rain;
14 – cloudiness in the morning symbolizes a good spring harvest;
15 – sunrise from the fog indicates a windless, hot day;
16 - south wind - for a large harvest, north-west - for a rainy, cool summer, and north - for good, warm weather on this day;
17 – damp southwest wind – to rapid showers and thunderstorms;
18 – north wind – for a warm day without precipitation, and northwest – for a rainy summer;
19 – a sharp cold snap indicates an imminent change in the weather for the better;
20 – warm day – a sign of a good rye harvest;
21 – abundant dew – for a dry summer, but with a good harvest;
22 – low-flying swifts and swallows, as well as loudly screaming crows – for rain;
23 – the appearance of sticky sap on willow leaves means worsening weather;
24 – stars flickering with greenish light – for clear weather;
25 – clear Milky Way – to strong winds throughout the day;
26 – strong smell from flowers and herbs in the morning – predicts imminent rain;
27 – release of sap on maple leaves – to rapid, prolonged rains;
28 – grasshoppers chirp loudly – to precipitation;
29 - fog spreads along the ground in the evening - to the imminent improvement of the weather;
30 - evening rainbow - for warmth, and a crimson sunset - for strong winds.

July

In July, pay special attention to natural phenomena:

1 – a greenish moon is a sure sign of good weather;
2 – evening rainbow – warming;
3 – the bubbly singing of the finch on this day – for good weather;
4 – strong wind and cloudy conditions – rain;
5 – precipitation on this day – to a good harvest of flax and bread;
6 – if after the rain a bright rainbow is visible for a long time - it means damp weather;
7 – heavy dew – to a good harvest of cucumbers, and rain – to a poor harvest;
8 – north wind – for clear weather in the coming days, east – for rain;
9 – precipitation on this day indicates a damp September;
10 – rain on Samson is a sure sign of frequent precipitation until Indian summer;
11 – you can’t hear the cuckoo cuckooing – early winter;
12 – rains on Peter’s day – to prolonged precipitation;
13 – morning dew – to a sunny day, and its absence – to rain;
14 – clouds are visible in the sky in the morning – expect a strong summer thunderstorm;
15 - to see yellowed leaves on this day - for early autumn and long winter;
16 – mosquitoes hover in circles – the weather will be good for a long time;
17 – a large number of clouds in the sky – the next few days will be warm;
18 – yellowish clouds – for rain;
19 – precipitation – by wet autumn;
20 – rain on this day – to a bad harvest;
21 – playful sparrows – towards the sun;
22 – large blueberry harvest – for a frosty winter;
23 - booming thunder - torrential rain, dull thunder - to light precipitation;
24 – early fall of leaves – for a long autumn;
25 – heavy morning dew and creeping fog indicate that the remaining summer days will be hot;
26 – rainy weather – to the destruction of the crop, dry – to a warm autumn;
27 – precipitation on this day is a sign of rainy weather for the next month;
28 – morning shower – towards the sun in the afternoon;
29 – rain symbolizes precipitation over the coming days;
30 – thunderstorm – for a rainy autumn and snowy winter;
31 – hot day – to cold December.

August

In August it is easy to predict the weather for the winter and autumn seasons:

1 – rain – for wet autumn, lack of precipitation – for warm September;
2 – rain and strong wind – means the weather will soon improve;
3 – thunderstorm throughout the day – to severe cold and hail;
4 – heavy dew indicates a flax crop failure;
5 – evening fog creeping along the ground – means heat;
6 – cuckoos fly low – foretells imminent rain;
7 – cold morning – for a harsh winter;
8 – swallows fly over the water – to precipitation;
9 – red color stands out in the rainbow – for windy weather;
10 - ants expand their anthill - towards an early and cold winter;
11 – ripe oats have re-greened – for a stormy autumn;
12 – a cloudy and cool day means that you should not expect rain in the near future;
13 – a rainbow appears – to a short-term cold snap;
14 – strong wind – for a snowy winter;
15 – what the weather will be like on this day, this will be the case throughout September;
16 – warm day – for dry October, cold – for rainy autumn;
17 – as this day will be, so will November be;
18 – clear weather during the day and the appearance of clouds in the evening – a quick change of weather;
19 – storks begin to prepare for migration – a sign of an early, frosty winter;
20 – the fog disappears immediately after sunrise – to warmth;
21 – strong wind – long cold spells with precipitation;
22 – heavy dew at night – means heat, its absence – means rain;
23 – calm water on rivers and lakes – for a warm autumn and winter without snowfall;
24 – red glow at sunrise – to showers and winds;
25 – rain – for a short “Indian summer”;
26 - an owl screams on the day of Tikhon - a sharp change in temperature, and a strong wind - a rainy September;
27 – weak, warm wind – for clear autumn, storm – for rainy, cold September;
28 – a lot of cobwebs – for a frosty winter;
29 – if the cranes have already flown away, October will be frosty;
30 – reddish sun at sunrise – sharp cooling and increased wind;
31 – fresh and clear air in the morning – cold weather.

By paying attention to the daily weather and the unusual behavior of animals, you can easily predict it in the near future, which will help you save your harvest or plan your vacation.

Signs for June

2 June.
The day is called Gryadochnik, a thermal day. On this day, according to popular belief, it was necessary to plant cucumbers secretly from everyone: it was necessary to make both the cucumber bed invisible and to hide the first harvest from curious people. The first grown cucumber should be buried in the garden, then the harvest of cucumbers will be rich. June 4. This day is blue, cornflower blue. On this day it was possible to sow, but under no circumstances was it possible to plow. Otherwise, the fields would be clogged and a huge number of cornflowers would grow.

June 7. On the day of Ferapont, they watched the rowan blossom: if it bloomed together and most importantly, magnificently, then it was believed that the harvest would be good and rich.

June 8. Carp day – on this day you can easily catch carp, because this fish is the namesake of the saint. It was not for nothing that many fishermen almost always went fishing on this day, and very often returned with a rich catch.

the 9th of June. According to superstition, it was forbidden to sweep the floors in the house on this day, since in this way one would “take away dirty laundry”, and this would soon lead to discord in this family.

June 10th. This day is called after Saint Eutyches. If this day is quiet and clear, then the harvest will be rich.

June 13. Harness - on this day the sowing should have been completely completed.

June 14 and 17. June 14 is Ustina Day, and June 17 is Mitrofan Day. These days you need to carefully monitor the weather, or rather, where the wind is coming from. There will be rain and bad weather if it blows from the northwest, and there will be illness and wind if the wind comes from the east.

21st of June. This day is called the day of St. Theodore Stratilates and it is considered a day of thunderstorms. In addition, according to the sign, it is advisable to start digging wells on this day. The day before this day, well workers placed a frying pan on the site of the future well and left it overnight. In the morning we looked inside: the frying pan was very foggy - this means that the place is very good for a well and there will be a lot of water; there was little dew in the frying pan, which means there will be little water in the well; the frying pan is almost or completely dry - this means the place is bad and you shouldn’t expect any water at all.

22nd of June. On this day it was finally possible to say goodbye to spring and welcome summer. This day is the longest, and accordingly, this night will be the shortest.

June 25. Turning Day: from this day on, summer turns to heat, and the sun turns to winter.

June 29. "Quiet" day. Even the sun moves more quietly. All birds, except nightingales and cuckoos, stop singing and become quiet. Even animals walk almost silently and sit in their holes almost all day.

30 June. On the last day of June, the sun stagnates in one place, and even hesitates at its zenith.