There are probably hundreds of signs people around the world have used to foretell weather. For example, they have looked for a change when smoke from campfires or chimneys does not ascend, when pigs carry straws to their sties, or when chickens roll in the dust. Weather also affects our lives in many ways. Some appetites vary with hot and cold weather. Children may seem listless, bored, or irritable on wet, dismal days.
Older people complain of pain in their joints and muscles.