When is Cold Dew in 2021? Is it better to have rain or not?

Cold Dew is one of the 24 traditional solar terms, between the Autumnal Equinox and Frost Descent. During the Cold Dew solar term, we can often see dew on the leaves of plants in the morning. The temperature at this time will be lower than that of the White Dew solar term, and the coolness of autumn can be felt in the morning and evening. So when will Cold Dew fall in 2021? Is it good to have rain during Cold Dew?

When is Cold Dew in 2021?

Cold Dew is the fifth solar term in autumn, which usually falls on October 8th to 9th in the Gregorian calendar. In addition, Cold Dew is also the boundary between the You month and the Xu month in the Ganzhi calendar.

The Cold Dew solar term in 2021 is on October 8, which is the third day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. The specific start time is 09:38:53.

"Collection of Explanations of the 72 Solar Terms in the Lunar Calendar - Cold Dew" states: "It is the ninth month. The dew is cold and about to condense." There are three signs of the Cold Dew solar term: "Wild geese arrive, sparrows turn into clams after entering the water, and chrysanthemums bloom yellow."

Is it better to have rain or not to have rain in Cold Dew?

There is a folk saying about rain during Cold Dew: "If there is rain during Cold Dew, there will be less rain in winter; if there is no rain during Cold Dew, there will be more rain in winter."

From the literal meaning, if it rains on the Cold Dew solar term (rain or snow in the north), the whole winter will be dry or dry, which will have an impact on crops. Specifically, wheat is planted in the north in winter, and rapeseed is planted in the south. If there is a lack of rain, their yields will inevitably be affected.

On the contrary, if it is sunny or does not rain on the day of Cold Dew, then there will be more rain in this winter, which is beneficial to the growth and development of crops. In particular, a heavy snow can keep warm, freeze pests to death, and increase nitrogen compounds. "Auspicious snow indicates a good harvest"!

Lunar calendar dates for Cold Dew over the years

Cold Dew time in 2020: October 8, 03:55:07, the 22nd day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar of 2020

Cold Dew time in 2019: October 8, 22:05:32, the tenth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar in 2019

Cold Dew time in 2018: October 8, 16:14:37, the twenty-ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar in 2018

Cold Dew time in 2017: October 8, 10:22:05, the 19th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar of 2017

Cold Dew time in 2016: October 8, 04:33:20, the eighth day of the ninth lunar month in 2016

Cold Dew time in 2015: October 8, 22:42:47, the twenty-sixth day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar of 2015

Cold Dew time in 2014: October 8, 16:47:29, the 15th day of the 9th month in the lunar calendar 2014

Cold Dew time in 2013: October 8, 10:58:29, the fourth day of the ninth lunar month in 2013

Cold Dew time in 2012: October 8, 05:11:42, the twenty-third day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar of 2012

Cold Dew time in 2011: October 8, 23:19:05, the twelfth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar in 2011

Cold Dew time in 2010: October 8, 17:26:29, the first day of the ninth lunar month in 2010

Cold Dew time in 2009: October 8, 11:40:03, the 20th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar in 2009

Cold Dew time in 2008: October 8, 05:56:37, the tenth day of the ninth lunar month in 2008

Cold Dew time in 2007: October 9, 00:11:29, the twenty-ninth day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar in 2007

Cold Dew time in 2006: October 8, 18:21:23, the 17th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar 2006

Cold Dew time in 2005: October 8, 12:33:18, the sixth day of the ninth lunar month in 2005

Cold Dew time in 2004: October 8, 06:49:18, the twenty-fifth day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar of 2004

Cold Dew time in 2003: October 9, 01:00:33, the 14th day of the 9th month of the lunar calendar in 2003

Cold Dew time in 2002: October 8, 19:09:18, the third day of the ninth lunar month in 2002

Cold Dew time in 2001: October 8, 13:25:01, the 22nd day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar of 2001

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Cold Dew is the 17th solar term in the 24 solar terms and the 5th solar term in autumn. It usually heralds the arrival of late autumn in northern China. Cold air activities begin to occur frequently at this time, and the dew on the ground will form frozen dew due to the low temperature, hence the name "Cold Dew". At this time, people are busy with autumn harvest, autumn planting and other farm work. Winter wheat is usually planted around the Cold Dew solar term!

The traditional 24 solar terms and their related agricultural proverbs were often used as a way of weather forecasting in the past when farmers relied on the weather for their livelihoods, so that they could better strengthen agricultural management and preventive measures based on predictions, thereby facilitating a good harvest of crops in the coming year.