Thus, in the blink of an eye, we find ourselves in September, a month in which interesting activity begins to occur in the sky. Indeed: It is in this month when the first heavy rains fall after having spent a hot and very dry summer in various parts of the Iberian Peninsula and in the Balearic and Canary archipelagos.
We could say of the ninth month of the year that it is a transition between two seasons: that of summer that will come to an end towards the penultimate week, and that of winter that is gradually approaching. The days get shorter, while the nights, on the contrary, get longer. And yet, thanks to the september sayings we can get an idea of what this month has in store for us.
September is a month in which, many times, you enjoy being abroad. Temperatures, both maximum and minimum, tend to begin to drop, so falling asleep at night is becoming easier. Although of course, this is not always the case. In fact, just the opposite can happen, that the summer is prolonged and that it also does it in such a way that the mercury in the thermometer rises to unusual values, as happened in 2016, when an anomalous heat wave occurred.
What temperatures are there usually during this month in Spain?
According to data from the AEMET, the average temperature is 20,6 degrees centigrade, although in the south of Andalusia and in Murcia there are usually very hot days, with values that are slightly above 30ºC. Without going any further, in 2015, on the 22nd, 36ºC were recorded in the Murcia-Alcantarilla observatory, and 2ºC in Murcia and Malaga-Airport.
If we talk about minimums, these are low or very low in the northern half of the peninsula, especially in the mountainous systems, where the values are above 5ºC, or less. So much so that in September 2015 there was only 1ºC of minimum in the Port of Navacerrada on the 17th, and 1,3ºC in Molina de Aragón the following day.
And how is the rainfall?
As always, according to data from the AEMET, the average rainfall over Spain is 42 mm. But as usually happens, the rains do not have a very regular geographical distribution; that is, it can rain a lot in the northwest of the peninsula, and not fall more than a few drops to the east. However, the situation was very curious in September last year: in the southeast, in the Balearic Islands and in most of the Canary Islands the month had a humid or very humid character, while in the rest it was rather dry.
So, we are in a month that can bring us many surprises. Let's see what the sayings say.
September sayings
- March and September are just like brothers: one says goodbye to winter and another to summer: astronomical spring begins on March 21, which is when the sun is in the constellation Aries, and astronomical autumn does it on September 23, which is when the sun is in the de Libra.
- In September at the end of the month, the heat returns again: during the last ten of the month the temperatures recover a little. This period is known as the summer of San Miguel.
- September is fruitful, happy and festive: During this month the last fruits of the horticultural plants are harvested, such as those of the fig tree or those of the peach. In addition, the softer atmosphere invites you to go out, which is why parties are celebrated in many towns.
- By the summer of San Miguel there are fruits like honey: San Miguel is on September 29, although today it is the feast of the Archangels. It is usually a day during which the sky is clear and you can enjoy the last remnants of summer.
- When the Virgin arrives, the swallow leaves: September 8, which celebrates the Birth of the Virgin, is a day when temperatures begin to cool, so swallows migrate to Africa.
- September trembles, then either dries up the fountains or takes away the bridges: It is typical of the Mediterranean coasts. After a season that can be more or less long of drought, the rains usually fall torrentially, so that significant floods can occur.
- By Saint Matthew, I see as much as I do not see: the feast of San Mateo is on the 21st and the equinox on the 23rd. Both have the same duration: it dawns at 6 in the morning and last night at 6 in the afternoon.
- If it starts to rain in September, autumn is sure: with the rains, the atmosphere softens. The rivers regain the water lost during the summer season, which ends.
Do you know another saying for September?