In the summer, when the atmosphere is dense and heavy it is a sign of a thunder-storm.
Rough weather may be expected when the wind blows the dust about, and throws down people’s hats.
When the stone floors are damp and are long in drying after having been washed is a sign of fair weather.
It is also considered a good sign to see large numbers of white butterflies.
Another good sign of fine weather is the sun setting red and clear.
Bread and butter falling on the floor upside down signifies “rain is near,” according to some folks.
When the moon’s horns are turned up, it is a sign of fine weather; if they are turned down rain is coming. When the face of the moon is partially obscured by a light thin vapour rain is coming.
Welsh people in country places generally expect a change of weather when the moon changes; and I have just been informed at Llanilar, that a new moon on a wet Saturday, brings wet weather, but that, on the other hand, a new moon on a fine Saturday, brings fine weather.
By Christmas, the days are said to have lengthened “a cock’s stride.”
The following Welsh weather sayings I often heard when a boy:—