Grain Rain

Grain Rain is the sixth solar term of the twenty-four solar terms and the last solar term of spring. Douzhi Chen; The solar meridian is 30 °; The festival is celebrated from April 19th to 21st every year in the Gregorian calendar. Grain Rain means "rain brings forth a hundred grains". At this time, precipitation significantly increases, and the initial planting of seedlings and new crop varieties in the fields most require the nourishment of rainwater. As the saying goes, "spring rain is as precious as oil". The rainfall is sufficient and timely, and cereal crops can thrive. Grain Rain, like other solar terms such as rain, light rain, light snow, and heavy snow, are all solar terms that reflect the phenomenon of precipitation and reflect the seasons in ancient agricultural culture.

During the valley rain season, in southern China, it often starts to rain significantly, especially in southern China. Once cold air and warm and humid air intersect, it often forms a longer period of rainy weather. The Qinling Huaihe River is a transitional area between spring rain in the south and spring drought in the north. From near the Qinling Huaihe River to the north, spring rain sharply decreases.