The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Belief: Weather

Weather Belief / Rain:

Rain before seven, clear before eleven.

This is a saying used to indicate when the weather will clear.

Submitter comment:

Informant used this saying many times, claiming it to be true. He first heard it in the Navy.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [P800, P890] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.

DUP. of WPP

Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): PREDICTING WEATHER ; PREDICTION ; Rain ; RHYME ; Sky ; WEATHER