When the sun in the morning (to 9 a. m.) is breaking through the clouds and scorching, a thunder-storm follows in the afternoon.
When the sun is scorching (i. e., reflected from roofs and water surfaces), rain follows soon.
Sea-green Sky.
When the sky during rain is tinged with sea-green, the rain will increase; if with deep blue, the rain will be showery.
Spotted Clouds.
If the sun rises covered with a dark spotted cloud, expect rain on that day.
Spring.
If the sun appears dead, not bright and clear in the early spring, expect poor crops and very little rain. This sign usually comes in April. Dry winds may also be expected. (Apache Indians.)
Sun-dogs.
Sun-dogs indicate cold weather in winter or storm in summer.