
Image: Large spider webs in autumn indicate frost.

Observe spiders and their webs closely to gauge weather: Of course, spiders are arachnids, not insects, but we’re including these creeply-crawlies here! Can spiders predict winter weather? What do you think? Image: Bald-faced hornets make nests in trees at varying heights. Read more about predicting weather with cricket chirps! The more quickly crickets chirp, the warmer the temperature.The early arrival of crickets on the hearth means an early winter.When bees to distance wing their flight, days are warm and skies are bright But when their flight ends near their home, stormy weather is sure to come.


Here’s some of the more well-known weather folklore about insects and weather! Insect Weather Folklore Can insects predict the weather? Next time you see an insect, spider, or other “creepy-crawly,” check out what it’s doing! It could let you know something about the upcoming weather.
