What solar terms does rain represent?

This solar term is the second of the 24 solar terms.

Rain is the second of the twenty-four solar terms, usually around February 19 of the Gregorian calendar every year. The ancients believed that it was in the stage of melting ice, snow turned into rain, and rainfall increased, hence the name "rain". The arrival of the rain solar term means that the snow on the earth and the ice in rivers begin to melt, the precipitation gradually increases, and the air gradually becomes moist.

In terms of precipitation, precipitation in many places is mainly light rain, and snowfall begins to decrease; As far as total precipitation is concerned, the average precipitation in China has increased by 265,438+0% since spring. In terms of temperature, the temperature in most parts of China has risen above 0 degrees Celsius, and the average daily temperature in Huanghuai Plain has reached about 3 degrees Celsius. From snow to rain, from freezing to melting, it is warm and cold at first, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so it is necessary to cover it in spring to prevent colds.