October sayings

October. The month in which the leaves of the deciduous trees acquire such striking colors, such as yellow or red. Some begin to fall, especially if they are in mountain areas, while, in the atmosphere, there are the most suitable conditions for storms to form.

The warm wind that we have had to date is getting colder and colder, so the weather forces us to take out our jackets and long pants if we do not want to catch a cold. What does this month hold for us? To find out, we will tell you how it usually is this month, and we will end with the sayings of October. Do not miss it.

What is the weather like in October in Spain?

The month is usually warm in many parts of the country, such as the Mediterranean region, but in general, lhe temperatures begin to drop to the point where the first frosts of the year occur. Also, in October it tends to rain a lot in some regions, but sometimes in others it is too dry, aggravating the problem of drought.

It should be noted that in October they usually arrive extratropical storms, sometimes called explosive cyclogenesis. These types of cyclones are formed by the drastic drop in atmospheric pressure, which can turn into a very violent storm in a matter of a few hours. They usually occur at high latitudes, between 55 and 60º, since they are influenced by the rotational movements of the planet; But in the case of Spain, at 45ºN, they can occur when the pressure drops between 18 and 20mB in 24 hours.

Meteorological proverb for the month of October

Thanks to the sayings, we can know what the weather usually does in the tenth month of the year. These are:

• By Saint Simon, every fly is worth a doubloon: with the first cold, the flies that have been bothering us all summer, disappear.
• When the hour comes, the cow in the stable dwells: animals notice the change of season, so from October 16 (St. Gallen's day) if you have pets you will see that they protect themselves from the cold.
• Towards the Virgen del Pilar, time begins to change: the day of the Virgen del Pilar, October 12, is usually the end of the heat and the beginning of the autumn rainy season.
• In October the shadow flees; but if the sun rises, beware of the sunstroke: After the first cold days, it is common for us to have a few days with high temperatures again, so if that happens, it will be necessary to protect ourselves.
• Autumn in Castilla is a wonder: and it is true. The temperatures, neither very high nor very low, invite you to go out, to enjoy nature, to go out for a coffee on the terraces.
• Rainy October, copious year: it is a month during which the rains are very abundant.
• October water, the best fruits rots: If the rainfall is intense, the fruits could rot, so that the work of a whole year would be lost.
• On the coasts of Levante, the deluge and the flood, make their appearance in October: at this time torrential rains in the Mediterranean are common.
• In October of leaf the field is nourished: the leaves of the deciduous trees begin to fall, so that the ground becomes covered with them.
• The cordonazo of San Francisco is noted, both on land and at sea: Around the 4th, the feast of San Francisco de Asís, the first polar cold usually arrive with showers and gusts of wind from the Northwest which is called the »Cordonazo de San Francisco».
• In October, the firewood hearth covers: which is very necessary if we do not want to end up catching a cold.
• They leave frightening memories the stormy October begins: if the intense and copious rains the crops spoil, with the consequent displeasure of the farmer.
• When October thunders, wind carries: This month's storms are usually accompanied by wind, which is cool.
• Benign September, flowery October: if the temperatures and rainfall in September have remained at more or less normal values, in October we will have a month in which the fields will turn green, and the horticultural plants will be able to finish maturing.
• At the first water in October, sow and cover: After the first rains, it is time to plant onions, endives, cabbages, winter lettuces, garlic, radishes, among many other horticultural plants. After sowing them, they are covered with a little soil so that they can germinate without problems.

October is a month that many of us enjoy. The pleasant temperatures during the day, covering ourselves with the blanket at night, being able to enjoy time outdoors again without sweating so much,… it's great. It is like a second spring. Enjoy it 🙂.