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Solar Term Weather Patterns

Summarize historical meteorological tendencies of each of the 24 solar terms.

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Lichun (Start of Spring)

Cold air retreating; pressure swings; sleet possible at mid-latitudes.

Introduction & principle

Solar terms are 15° divisions of the ecliptic. The tool pairs each with its mid-latitude climatological tendency described in plain English.

Tool advantage

Translates an ancient solar-term system into a modern climatology lookup.

Detailed usage guide
  1. 1Pick a solar term from the list.
  2. 2Read the typical temperature, precipitation and wind tendency.
Common problems & FAQ

Does it apply to my hemisphere?

The descriptions are written for the Northern Hemisphere. Reverse seasons for the Southern Hemisphere.

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