July is a month we often associate with the month before summer vacation. In the Northern Hemisphere, the heat begins to become intense, so much so that many people take advantage of their free time or weekends to go to the beach or hike in the mountains. This is due to both the Earth's distance from the sun and the sun itself, which remains in the sky for about 15 hours and describes an arc of approximately 73º. The solar radiation that we receive is therefore maximum.
The july sayings They are dedicated to the characteristics of this month or, what comes to the same thing, to the drought, the heat and the particular "song" of some insects.
How is July in Spain?
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In Spain every year we usually have a month of July extremely warm, with an average temperature of around 26°C. Many places are recording their highest temperatures of the year, exceeding 30°C in much of the country, and reaching 40°C or even exceeding it in southern Andalusia and Murcia. Thermal anomalies are common, as was the case last July, with anomalies of over 3°C in some parts of the peninsula, such as Madrid and Andalusia, and also on the island of Gran Canaria.
July 15 begins canicular period, which is the warmest period of the year according to statistics. It will end on August 15, so for 30 days you will have to protect yourself well from the sun and heat.
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Regarding rainfall, are practically non-existent, with an average of 20mm. However, it sometimes happens, as happened in July 2015, that in some communities they can enjoy a different summer month, with abundant rains. In fact, summer storms are common, especially in mountain areas.
What are the sayings of July?
There are many sayings that have been said and popularized over the years. Thanks to them we can get a much clearer idea of what is in store for us this month. They are as follows:
- In normal July, I dry every spring: the water evaporates very quickly, and as it hardly rains, the rivers lose their flow.
- As much as it wants to be, in July there will be little rain: the sky is almost always clear, and the atmosphere is very hot.
- Through Santiago the heat will overwhelm you in a sea of sweat: the feast of Santiago Apóstol is July 25, a time when it is very hot.
- In July it is great tabarra, the song of the cicadaMany insects and other animals emit their characteristic chirping sounds during summer nights, especially in July. The most representative are cicadas during the day and crickets at night.
- Where is the waiter in July? Well it goes from the ditch to the well: in the orchard and in the gardens the frequency of irrigation must be increased. In the past, and still today, water was drawn from the well to irrigate crops and plants, to water livestock and for the household's own expense.
- In July drink and sweat ... and in vain the fresh look: Due to the high temperatures, the human body sweats so that, when the wind blows even a little, it cools; But of course, sweating is not enough in July, but we will also have to drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration, and find an area to cool off.
- July is all day: the old and young have more life: the days are longer, so both the oldest and the youngest are seen with more courage, with more desire to seize the moment.
- July and August, each like the other: these are two months that meteorologically are very similar. Both are characterized by very high temperatures, and it hardly rains in many regions of the country.
- Scorched July, dry and soft wheat: Due to low rainfall, wheat fields look dry during this month.
- The vineyard, in July, does not want to drink water, but to sunbathe: there are certain crops, such as vineyards, that if a rain fell out of season, would spoil.
- If you want watermelons in Santiago (July 25), plant them in San Marcos (April 25): This is a reminder that this month you can start enjoying one of the typical fruits of the season: watermelon.
- For the Magdalena, the hazelnut is full: The feast of Saint Magdalene is on July 22, which usually coincides with the beginning of the ripening of the hazelnut fruits (Hazelnut corylus).
- In July, water comes and towel goes, and summer will pass: And the thing is, with this heat, we just have to adapt as best we can, and try to enjoy it to the fullest.
Do you know any other July saying?