ST. LOUIS — July 15 is St. Swithin’s day. If it rains on this day, folklore says that it will rain for the next 40 days and 40 nights. Whether or not the skies open, now is the perfect time to prep ...
After a sunny weekend, Ireland has been hit with gloomy downpours on St Swithin's Day, sparking fears of a 40 day rain curse rooted in ancient weather folklore.