OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Dancing midges at sunset as a warm-rain sign
Dancing midges in the shade at sunset are said to signal warm summer rain.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- In the evening at sunset, look for swarms of midges in the shade.
- If they are dancing there, expect warm rain in summer.
Variations
- Pigeons sitting on wires or roofs are also said to be a sign of rain.
Sources
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- t-online.de (opens in a new tab)
Tanzen die Mücken bei Sonnenuntergang im Schatten, können Sie im Sommer mit einem sanften, warmem Regen rechnen.





