A treatise on weather signs — how to predict rain, wind, storms, and fair weather from natural indicators. Theophrastus catalogues hundreds of prognostic signs drawn from animal behaviour, atmospheric conditions, and celestial observations.
Start ReadingWeather signs from celestial phenomena. Theophrastus catalogues how the sun, moon, and stars can predict coming weather changes.
Weather signs from atmospheric conditions. Theophrastus describes how clouds, mist, dew, and wind patterns indicate approaching storms or fair weather.
Weather signs from animal behaviour. Theophrastus observes how birds, fish, insects, and other animals change their behaviour before storms.
Seasonal weather patterns and general forecasting principles. Theophrastus synthesises his observations into practical guidelines for predicting the weather.