However, many creatures, including worms and caterpillars may exhibit odd behavior when the barometric pressure is low. In general, caterpillars in the larval stage may be darker if they live in colder, damp habitats.Īs far as spiders and their nest-building habits go, experts insist these arachnids go about their web-construction business regardless of the weather. Some say that those residing in drier climates consistently have wider orange-brown bands while those in more humid environments boast blacker bodies. Even our favorite woolly bears may display their bands based on the region in which they live.
Of course, many of these tales are debunked by scientific studies. Termites – They, too, will build taller mounds when facing unseasonable weather. If the spider removes it, a storm is on its way. Some swear by the fact that if a spider puts up a web, the upcoming weather will be fine. Spider webs – If they’re flying in the wind, there will be no rain.
Spiders – Seeing more of them in the fall? That means abnormally cold temperatures for the upcoming winter months. Katydids – When they begin their chirping chorus, you can expect the first hard frost in 90 days. In fact, many insects tend to be more active when it’s warmer, including the sounds they make.įlies – If they land and bite, a rain is imminent. They also cluster around the hive when stormy weather is approaching.Ĭrickets – If you need to know the temperature on the spot, count the number of chirps in a 14-second time span, add 40 to that number and you’ll be within one degree. When they go in search of food in random patterns, the weather will be good.īees – Nests that are built higher than usual means cold weather is ahead. If they’re rushing back and forth in straight lines, rain is coming. While the woolly bear worms may be the best known and loved of all arthropod predictors, others certainly have their place in folklore.Īnts – Higher and larger mounds mean a colder than normal winter. Pair these sightings with all-black woolly bear caterpillars and you may be in for a long, cold spell surrounded by deep snow. While they may be rare in some regions, if they’re spotted, that’s a strong indicator of heavier than average snows for the season. Perhaps with an edge over their more popular “cousins” that can merely forecast temperature ranges. What about the presence of white woolly worms? They, too, seem to have magical powers in weather predictions.
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