Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - The 24 Solar Terms - When is it hot in summer?

When is it hot in summer?

Every year, the date of hot summer is not fixed. It is a day in the middle of July 22nd, 23rd or 24th of the Gregorian calendar. When the longitude of the sun reaches 120, it is the summer solar term, the twelfth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms of the lunar calendar, the sixth solar term and the last solar term in summer.

The summer heat means very, very much, and the summer heat means heat, so the summer heat means very hot, and it is the hottest solar term with the most sunshine in a year.

In hot summer, the digestive function of human stomach is weak, so the diet should be light, and greasy, spicy and fried foods should not be eaten. In addition to drinking more water, eating porridge and fresh fruits and vegetables, you can also eat some foods that clear away heat, dry dampness and reduce fire, such as lotus seeds, lilies, mung beans, melon and watermelon.

Summary:

Every year, the date of hot summer is not fixed. It is a day in the middle of July 22nd, 23rd or 24th of the Gregorian calendar. When the longitude of the sun reaches 120, it is the summer solar term, the twelfth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms of the lunar calendar, the sixth solar term and the last solar term in summer.