What date does Indian summer begin? When will the warm days end in Tatarstan and will there be an Indian summer

Summer has returned in autumn... It seems unexpected, but very foreseen. Warm days, after the first coolness of September, nothing will last, but how much positive, joy and good mood they will bring with them. In this case, we are talking about the calendar period called "Indian Summer", which comes every autumn in Russia. So, when does Indian summer 2017 start and how long will it last? What kind weather features characteristic of this period and what does folk wisdom say about this?

Peculiarities

Unseasonably warm autumn weather with a lot of silky cobwebs that cling to hair and clothes, a warm breeze, the sonorous singing of birds - all this burst of activity in nature is traditionally characteristic of the period called "Indian summer". How everyone loves and waits for it, because the first coolness of September is often a little stressful for the human body, due to a sharp temperature drop. And here it’s warm again ... There’s no heat, as such, but it’s so nice and comfortable on the street that you want to spend it on fresh air all day. And even the night...

Sometimes the air temperature at this time can be so high that some plants and even trees that usually bloom once a year begin to bloom again, which, logically, contradicts the laws of nature.

It often happens that warming with a duration of 3-6 days also occurs in mid-October, but it is already a mistake to call this period of time Indian summer.

When comes in Russia?

Both start and duration Indian summer varies depending on the year. Traditionally, it comes in mid-September (approximately on the 14th) and lasts from several days to two weeks. Until the first days of October. After that, autumn fully comes into its own. But this forecast is relevant mainly for the Central and European parts Russia.

For example, in the southern part of Siberia, the autumn sun begins to warm like summer at the end of September, and on Far East Indian summer generally begins with the beginning of October.

Table: the name of the "Indian summer" in different countries peace

Farewell to summer

During the Indian summer, when the heat, although not for a long time, but returned back, most of us strive to complete everything that we did not have time to do before: rest, refine, sunbathe and have more fun.

Summer residents rush to their plots in order to complete all gardening matters and maybe the last time before winter to sit in the fresh and at the same time so warm air. Schoolchildren in Moscow and other Russian cities go on hikes. Young people and older people in a friendly company organize barbecue picnics in the forest or city parks. In addition to the above, during this period traditionally held events such as:

• weddings;
• festivals;
• autumn balls.

You will all agree that it is a sin not to use the last fine days of the year with maximum benefit and benefit for yourself and your family.

Folk traditions and signs

Due to climatic changes in nature, and especially in megacities, much of what was noticed by our ancestors is no longer as relevant as before. However, a number folk signs are still valid. Here they are:

1. Indian summer with regular gloomy weather - to rainy autumn and rainy winter.
2. Rain on September 14 promises a plentiful appearance of coffins.
3. A lot of cobwebs on the street - for a warm autumn, but a cold winter.
4. It often rains, which means that the winter will be harsh, and the autumn will be dry.
5. Rainbow in the first days of Indian summer - to a long and warm autumn.
6. Autumn will be long if by the Indian summer the maple remained “in clothes” and the cranes did not fly away.

Autumn warming gives a signal to the peasants that the harvest and sowing should be completed. It's time to devote yourself to the house and household chores. And in Russia there was a tradition on the first day of Indian summer to bury cockroaches and flies so that next year they would not appear in the house. Representatives of the art world also could not ignore this amazing glimpse of warmth in the cool autumn period. How many songs, poems and catchphrases was created about the Indian summer for all the time, it’s already impossible to count ... What is worth only the poetry of the Russian poetess Olga Berggolts:

There is a time of the nature of a special light, a dim sun, the most gentle heat. It is called Indian summer and in charm argues with spring itself.

Based on the statistics of the Hydrometeorological Centers, we can draw some conclusions about the weather for 2017 throughout Russia. If we take into account specifically Moscow and specifically summer, then in 2017 it is expected to be quite warm and dry. The beginning of June in Moscow will be moderate. The air temperature is unlikely to rise above 16 degrees. In the first days of summer 2017, small intermittent rains are also expected. The second half of June will be without significant precipitation. In the second decade of the month, the air temperature will begin to rise and reach 20 degrees above zero. And at the end of June, the daily air temperature in Moscow will be 28 degrees.

As expected, the second month of summer will be quite hot and dry.

The air temperature will warm up to 30 degrees above zero. Such summer heat will last until mid-August. In the second half of August 2017, frequent heavy rains and a sharp drop in temperature are expected in Moscow. Residents of the capital will have to get jackets and raincoats from their wardrobes.


And when will Indian summer be in Moscow in 2017? Based on the weather data of 2016, it is possible to build a forecast for Indian summer for 2017 as well. Indian summer will be just as late and will begin after September 20th.

This is if you do not take into account the fact that, according to the traditional folk calendar, Indian summer begins on September 14 and lasts until September 27. So what are the traditions and rituals of Indian summer in Russia?


With the advent of the Indian holiday, women finish all their summer chores and chores and proceed to lighter household chores. Earlier in Russia, at this time, women began to weave from linen. And mothers began to choose brides for their sons. To do this, in the evenings they baked a lot of pies and invited girls to their place. During such evening gatherings, the sons chose their future wives.
Indian summer says that it's time to harvest vegetables and fruits for winter time. From the very first day, the time of twists and pickles began. At that time, men dug up potatoes in the garden, and women in the family were engaged in sorting potatoes. Older women, with the advent of Indian summer, called healers to their place to improve their health before the onset of winter.

For many centuries, Indian summer has always been compared to the age of a woman, when her beauty bloomed again. And that cobweb that flies in the sky every Indian summer was compared with the first gray hair of women.

Many years ago, there was a belief that women could influence the weather, and the return of summer in September is the effect of their spell.

Indian summer: will be from what date? When does it start in 2017Indian summer.

Indian summer: why is it called that? This has long been called the period of dry and warm weather before autumn. And it begins thanks to a stable anticyclone. Such a piece of summer usually comes at the end of August or during September - after a noticeable cold snap. Often during this period, plants begin to bloom again, which usually do this only once a year. This is a stunningly beautiful time, when it seems to be still summer, but already autumn has spread its magnificent carpet. Multi-colored leaves, bright petals, like burning gems. All this creates positive emotions, improves mood, people become softer, as nature itself, as it were, calms, tunes in to kindness and peace.

Indian summer: when does it start in 2017, from what date

The head of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia, Roman Vilfand, said that residents of the Moscow region would most likely be waiting for the "Indian summer" in September. It is reported by Interfax. “Obviously, there is no direct connection between the very hot fourth or fifth five-day period of August and the warm weather period in September. But, according to ensemble forecasts, we should not say goodbye to summer yet. And in next month there may be bursts of heat that we associate with the so-called "Indian summer," Vilfand said.

According to him, all the conditions for the "Indian summer" in the capital region are, on the basis of which it can be stated that "it will be." However, to name exact dates weather forecasters are not yet ready. " Accurate forecast will be in a few days, then we can name specific dates. We will announce them with pleasure,” the head of the Hydrometeorological Center said.

Indian Summer: Other Names

Indian summer, the early period of autumn is called among the western or Eastern Slavs. In the south, he is called Gypsy, in Serbia - Mikhailov. In Croatia, there is a third name - Martin's summer. In German-speaking - the old woman, in Holland - the afterlife, In North America- Indian, In Italy - Saint Martin, In France - Saint Denis. In Portuguese speakers - Veraniku (Letochko), in Spanish speakers - several names that depend on the month. For example, in August-September - St. Miguel, and in October or November - St. Joan.

History of Indian Summer

Why Indian summer is so called: the very first mentions were associated with the time when older women, before the cold weather, could bask in the sun for the last time this year. It was then that all the work in the field ended, and the village peasant women took up other things: they soaked, ruffled and wove flax.

Why Indian summer is so called: in the old days, cucumbers were often pickled during this period, and old conflicts were settled and reconciled. This period of time was considered village holiday. Indian summer, why they called it that: these days women often had gatherings, sang, spun, and when the cold came, they began to needlework and fiddled with canvases. Often the name of this period of time was associated with a common expression: “when almost everything is lost, only a woman can warm you very much.”

Indian summer: Duration, how long does it last

Sometimes, after the onset of cold weather, people think about the question of whether there will be an Indian summer this year? Of course, yes, it happens every year. When does Indian summer start? It is impossible to determine the exact number, since it can "come" to different time and its duration may vary. Most often, it lasts one or two weeks, which fall in mid-September, and sometimes it can capture the beginning of October. In Russia, the approximate beginning of Indian summer is September 14th. Other countries may have different months and dates. Everything depends on the climate.

If we consider the modern scientific explanation, then the question of “why is the Indian summer so called”, you can get the following answer: this is the time when a persistent anticyclone is established, affecting the warming of the weather. During such a period, the soil and air do not cool much at night, and warm up well during the day. But still, the heat is already in the past. Why is an anticyclone formed? With the onset of cold weather, the foliage begins to fade sharply, in the process a large amount of heat is released. It rises up, completely disperses the clouds, contributes to an increase in atmospheric pressure. Thus, an anticyclone appears.

Indian Summer: Customs and Signs

The people have developed their own signs that relate to this period of time. When the Indian summer comes, the peasants use it to determine the weather that will be in autumn and winter. A few folk signs and beliefs:

• according to one of the customs, on the day when the Indian summer began, it was necessary to go hunting with a teenage son. They believed that because of this, dogs become kinder and do not get sick, and horses become bolder;
• if during this period a rainbow appears in the sky, then the autumn will be long and warm;
• during the rainy Indian summer, bad weather was expected;
• when the Indian summer came, the web flies through the air - this is a sign that the winter will be cold and the autumn will be clear.

What is the essence of this period?

When the Indian summer comes, at this time all nature is preparing for the coming winter. In the leaves, the process of destruction of green chlorophyll occurs, and orange and yellow, red and purple colors- carotene, xanthophyll and anthocyanin. It is these changes that affect wilting and are the cause autumn leaf fall. They contribute to the release a large number heat.

Because of one leaf or several blades of grass, this effect would not have happened. It is millions of tons of vegetation that cause a significant increase in temperature - several degrees at once. This is the reason for such a sudden warming after the onset of cooling. Why does Indian summer happen at different times? It always depends on the weather that was last summer, and on the condition of shrubs, grasses and trees.

South and north winds, as well as meteorological conditions, can shorten or make Indian summer longer. But the heat that is released disperses all the clouds, and, consequently, there is very little precipitation. And here it already turns out that it is not the anticyclone that causes the “golden time”, but vice versa. Therefore, the period when the leaves have not yet begun to fall off, and at the same time they are green, cannot be called Indian summer.

Indian Summer: Folk Calendar

According to such a calendar in Russia, the "golden time" has long been divided into several names. Young Indian summer "stood" in the interval from August 28 to September 11. And the old one is from 14 to 24 September. Initially, according to this period, they simply determined what autumn would be like. There were signs. But then the Indian summer began to be associated with a warm and dry period, when nature makes it possible to enjoy the last sunny fine days before the cold.

Indian Summer: Can Indian Summer be twice a year?

It's pretty controversial issue, since it is generally believed that it can occur only once. But if August was warm and no cold weather was observed, then sometimes people think that the Indian summer has already passed. And when it starts in September, they believe that this is the second time. However, no, this means that Indian summer is "old" this year. It usually starts around September 14th. This is the day of memory of the Pioneer - Simeon the Stylite.

Periodically, two periods of its arrival are distinguished. Starting in August and ending in September. According to Orthodox calendar, it begins from the day of the Assumption Holy Mother of God and lasts exactly until the day of John the Baptist (the day of the Beheading). The second period is considered already more mature, and it falls entirely on September, starting from the day of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos and ending with the Exaltation.

But in modern world meteorologists still insist that the Indian summer can be only once a year, and cannot be repeated. It's just that the boundaries of its onset and end are blurred, which leads people to confusion and controversial issues.

What Happens During Indian Summer

At this time, it is no longer worth swimming, as the water does not have time to warm up during the day and cools down a lot at night. But the general mood of peace, clear warm sunny days set people up for positive emotions. Previously, it was a period of completion of field and agricultural work, reconciliation, forgiveness. No wonder it coincides with church holidays.

Why is Indian summer so called: it is primarily associated with women, and older ones, who in the villages liked to sit on the mound during this period and “warm their bones”. By folk tradition It is at this time that a lot of wedding celebrations and various holidays are held. Nature is conducive to reflection, reflection, and even the beginning of a new period in life. It was in Indian summer in the old days that they tried to make plans for the future, believing that they would certainly come true.

Indian Summer: Mushroom Period

People, especially rural people, have always looked at the weather and attached great importance to the signs associated with it. If it rained on September 14, it meant that there would be quite a lot of mushrooms. When the trees begin to shed their leaves, thick fogs appear, and this precedes the wave of mushrooms. The period is short - only about ten days. It just precedes Indian summer. Then warm weather sets in, which pleases mushroom pickers so much, and they enthusiastically begin their “ quiet hunting”, looking for white hats under the fallen multi-colored foliage. You can find them not only directly in the forest, but also on the edges. In general, Indian summer is a great time to collect boletus and other mushrooms for salting. Moreover, during this period, due to the heat that comes from fallen leaves, there are quite a lot of them.

The weather in early September surprised the residents of Tatarstan. After hot sunny days there was a sharp cold snap. But do not despair, the heat is just around the corner.

On Saturday, September 2, it was real summer in Tatarstan, the air warmed up to 26 degrees during the day. A sharp cold snap by the evening of August 3 was very noticeable. The republic was invaded by cold arctic air in the rear of the cyclone. The temperature dropped to 9 degrees at night and 12-14 degrees during the day. Experts say that autumn begins when average daily temperature falls below 15 degrees. It's cloudy and cold outside right now. Such weather at the very beginning of autumn is considered abnormal.

According to the Russian Hydrometeorological Service, average temperature in September in Tatarstan it is expected to be 1 degree above the climatic norm. The norm in the republic is 11 degrees with a plus sign. Less than average monthly rainfall forecast long-term value at a rate of 52 mm. At the same time, in the first ten days of September, the temperature is expected to be 1.5 degrees above the climatic norm,” Irina Trushchina, head of the meteorological forecast department of the Hydrometeorological Center of the Republic of Tatarstan, told Tatar-inform news agency.

Waves of heat and cold

The nature of the weather is now unstable, there is an alternation of cyclones and anticyclones. In the next three days, the air will gradually warm up, significant precipitation is not expected. The republic will be under the influence of the crest of the northern anticyclone. But by the end of the week the weather will deteriorate again, the rains will come. Long period with partly cloudy warm weather not expected this week.

“The cool weather will last for two or three days, and then the air will gradually warm up. Warming will begin on September 7, the thermometer during the day can rise to 19-20 degrees. In September there will be both heat waves and cold waves. Now we are experiencing a cold wave,” said Yuri Perevedentsev, Head of the Department of Meteorology, Climatology and Atmospheric Ecology of the Institute of Ecology and Nature Management of KFU.

Whims of Indian summer

Indian summer is the period when dry weather sets in. sunny weather after rain and storm. It is worth noting that it does not happen every year. So, in 2000 and 2016, it was not on the territory of the republic at all. Last year, after a hot August, September turned out to be cold and rainy. Then there was only one "Woman" day - September 25, when the air temperature warmed up to 21.5 degrees, and there was no rain. In 2007, September was cold, the warm period began on September 28 and lasted only two days. Sometimes Indian summer lasts 2.5 weeks.

Indian summer will be in the second half of September. Let's hope it lasts a week. If there is an anticyclone and southerly winds, the temperature may exceed 20 degrees. Over the past 17 years, there has been no "Indian summer" for two years. Therefore, there is a high probability that this year it will be,” Yuri Perevedentsev believes.

On average, "Indian summer" lasts 1-1.5 weeks. In 2008 it was six days, and the average daily temperature was 19 degrees. In 2015, the "Indian summer" lasted from September 13 to September 29 - 17 days, and the average daily temperature was 18.5 degrees. It's pretty heat for September, forecasters say.

When is the heating season

The heating season begins when the average daily air temperature drops below 8 degrees Celsius. Usually, heat in houses is turned on in the second half of September. First, it is given to kindergartens, hospitals and schools. There is no weather forecast for the upcoming heating period - October and November. It will appear at the end of September.

Oh this warm autumn time when it's hot summer sun no longer bakes, but still continues to warm the entire planet with its gentle rays! To be honest, for the whole autumn, this short time is considered the most memorable for lovers of warm and clear weather. If you already understood, we are talking about Indian summer - the brightest autumn period, after which you should forget about sunny bliss until spring. Despite the fact that only the beginning of spring is outside, many are already interested in the question of when the Indian summer will be in Moscow in 2017. Let's deal with this in more detail.

General educational information

Do you know what is most interesting in this wonderful period? His name! Well, really, who had the idea to name a few warm autumn days Indian summer? On the this moment it is known that such time frames were designated weather years by our great-grandmothers. And why? Well, probably because why and "at 45 a woman is a berry again."

It should be noted that the declared autumn period can be observed not only in Russia, but also in many other countries. European countries. For example, in France these short days are called "the summer of St. Martin", while the Germans know them under the name "Grandma's summer". True, Indian summer may not come every year, so do not despair - any autumn is good in its own way and you need to find your positive moments in it.

Usually Indian summer begins at the beginning or end of September, after a slight cooling. Initially, if you noticed, autumn begins according to two standard "scenarios". In the first, at the end of August, nasty small rains begin to pour, which catastrophically spoil the weather and bring with it the first autumn cold. But after about two weeks, all this stops, and the bright, but not so hot sun warms the earth again. Such a “warm” period lasts no more than 14 days. But in the second case, the Indian summer begins immediately after the onset of September 1, or rather, the transition between August and September remains imperceptible. Good sunny weather lasts about 2 weeks, after which autumn still comes into its legal rights with colds, winds and prolonged rains. So what scenario will weather conditions develop in Moscow in 2017?

Preliminary forecast of "Indian summer"

To determine the accuracy of the onset of this beautiful weather phenomenon in 2017, it’s worth knowing what it will be. In August next year, the weather conditions will be dry and unusually warm. At the beginning of the month, the thermometers will rise to 31 degrees, while in the third decade of the month everything will change dramatically. At the end of August, a rainy and prolonged cyclone is expected, which will lower the temperature column to 18 degrees. Winds from the north will blow through, but in a few days they will stop and the sun will peek out from behind the gray clouds. Already from September 13, the street will again become cozy and warm, and the air temperature will warm up to a record September mark of 25 degrees.

It is worth noting that the duration and quality of the Indian summer in Moscow will undoubtedly delight all its residents, so even before the start of an active cold autumn, you can soak up the sun.

Signs and beliefs

In ancient times, people composed on the basis of some natural phenomena their beliefs, or signs. To date, these are unlikely folk wisdom can be called relevant, because it has been scientifically proven that nature independently makes adjustments to the weather, nevertheless, it is still worth knowing them.

1. If in the first days of the Indian summer of 2017 it is possible to see a rainbow in the sky, then the whole autumn will be very warm, without long heavy rains and early frosts.

2. If from the first days of this period a small but cold rain begins to fall, the whole subsequent autumn will be very windy, rainy and disgustingly cold.

3. On the very first day of Indian summer knowledgeable people they hurried to saddle the horse, put the child on it and let it go for a walk in the open field. At the same time, it is imperative that dogs also run with them for a walk. According to beliefs, a walk on such days in the fresh air, surrounded by animals, gave a person strength and stamina against any disease or misfortune. And since the illnesses of children then often ended in death, it was especially important to send the younger generation for a walk.

4. After the autumn warming came, it was time for all the housewives to finish with the assembly work in the gardens and start preparing for the winter of 2017 and doing housework.

Additional Information

If you look at this natural period from a purely scientific point of view, then you can explain the onset of Indian summer with the help of warm air masses that accumulate in the atmosphere in summer. Together with atmospheric pressure, which moves deep into Russia, which allows all its inhabitants to get a few extra warm days. All this ends with the onset of the October anticyclone, so it is almost impossible to accurately define the boundaries of the Indian summer because of their blur. According to the past years, it is hardly possible to guess with great accuracy exactly when this long-awaited autumn moment will come. Therefore, you should not plan any trips to the sea for this period, because you can simply not guess with the weather.

By the way, such a time is considered simply wonderful to walk around the boundless Moscow and enjoy its amazing views. One of the main attractions of the capital, which is equally beautiful both during the day and at night, is Red Square. Therefore, come to Moscow for Indian summer and enjoy the greatness of this city until the cold and rain hide it. Good luck and have a good Moscow Indian summer!