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===Rain=== | ===Rain=== | ||
[[File:NL Rain.jpg|thumb|right|A player in the rain in {{NL|short|nolink}}]] | [[File:NL Rain.jpg|thumb|right|A player in the rain in {{NL|short|nolink}}]] | ||
| − | Rain falls throughout the year, in all four seasons. Rain, like snow, waters wilted plants without the need for a [[Watering Can|watering can]]. Rainy weather switches the hourly music to | + | Rain falls throughout the year, in all four seasons. Rain, like snow, waters wilted plants without the need for a [[Watering Can|watering can]]. Rainy weather switches the hourly music to varients with a light ringing noise, in ''Animal Crossing'', only one tune plays during rainy weather, no matter the hour. Villagers who are outside when rain is falling carry umbrellas and might also comment on the weather. [[Frog (species)|Frog]] villagers, however, do not carry umbrellas since they are amphibious. After a rainy day, it is common to find [[Gyroid (furniture)|Gyroids]] around the player's town. Villagers may also comment on the weather. In {{NH|short|nolink}}, villagers may wear rain clothes and hat instead of holding an umbrella. |
In {{CF|short|nolink}}, rain can be heard falling on the roofs of homes when inside them. | In {{CF|short|nolink}}, rain can be heard falling on the roofs of homes when inside them. | ||
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[[File:CF Snowy Weather.jpg|thumb|right|A snow-coated town in {{CF|short|nolink}}. Note the dense, gray clouds.]] | [[File:CF Snowy Weather.jpg|thumb|right|A snow-coated town in {{CF|short|nolink}}. Note the dense, gray clouds.]] | ||
[[File:NH Press Sep 2019 Snowflake.png|thumb|right|A player catching a snowflake in {{NH|short|nolink}}]] | [[File:NH Press Sep 2019 Snowflake.png|thumb|right|A player catching a snowflake in {{NH|short|nolink}}]] | ||
| − | Snow falls from mid-to-late November until early-to-late February (or late May until late-August in the southern hemisphere in {{NH}}), settling in early December, with complete coverage by the {{Date|11}} of December ({{Date|10}} in {{PG}} and the {{Date|11}} of June in the southern hemisphere in {{NH|short|nolink}}). Settled snow covers all grassy areas, buildings and trees. Snowballs appear around town every day in winter, and can be rolled into [[Snow People]]. Additionally, in {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}}, snowflakes will fly around town and can be caught with a [[net]]. When snowing, hourly music is altered slightly to sound more like the rain | + | Snow falls from mid-to-late November until early-to-late February (or late May until late-August in the southern hemisphere in {{NH}}), settling in early December, with complete coverage by the {{Date|11}} of December ({{Date|10}} in {{PG}} and the {{Date|11}} of June in the southern hemisphere in {{NH|short|nolink}}). Settled snow covers all grassy areas, buildings and trees. Snowballs appear around town every day in winter, and can be rolled into [[Snow People]]. Additionally, in {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}}, snowflakes will fly around town and can be caught with a [[net]]. When snowing, hourly music is altered slightly to sound more like the rain varients but with sleigh bell sounds integrated into them as well. Like rain, snow hydrates wilted flowers without the need of a watering can. Villagers who are outside during winter may talk about the abundance of snow or the cold. |
On the {{Date|10}} of December (or the {{Date|10}} of June in a Southern Hemisphere island in {{NH|short|nolink}}), heavy snowfall can be sighted, leading to snow sticking to the ground the next day. Due to a bug in {{NL}}, on certain calendar patterns where the 10th falls on a Saturday, it will not snow due to it conflicting with the [[Fishing Tourney]]. | On the {{Date|10}} of December (or the {{Date|10}} of June in a Southern Hemisphere island in {{NH|short|nolink}}), heavy snowfall can be sighted, leading to snow sticking to the ground the next day. Due to a bug in {{NL}}, on certain calendar patterns where the 10th falls on a Saturday, it will not snow due to it conflicting with the [[Fishing Tourney]]. | ||
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*'''[[Spring]]''' – Moderate rainfall occurs in the spring. Thunderstorms can occur, but it is rare. | *'''[[Spring]]''' – Moderate rainfall occurs in the spring. Thunderstorms can occur, but it is rare. | ||
*'''[[Summer]]''' – Summer has a great contrast in rain levels; mid and late summer is completely dry, with clear skies and no rain. Early summer consists of heavy thunderstorms and rainy weather spanning days. | *'''[[Summer]]''' – Summer has a great contrast in rain levels; mid and late summer is completely dry, with clear skies and no rain. Early summer consists of heavy thunderstorms and rainy weather spanning days. | ||
| − | *'''[[Fall]]''' – Low to moderate levels of rainfall occur in fall. Thunderstorms taper off after the | + | *'''[[Fall]]''' – Low to moderate levels of rainfall occur in fall. Thunderstorms taper off after the first month of September. |
===Effect on wildlife=== | ===Effect on wildlife=== | ||
[[File:Caught Coelacanth NH.jpg|thumb|right|Fishing on a rainy day is the only way to catch a Coelacanth (alternatively, a snowy day works in certain games)]] | [[File:Caught Coelacanth NH.jpg|thumb|right|Fishing on a rainy day is the only way to catch a Coelacanth (alternatively, a snowy day works in certain games)]] | ||
| − | Rain and snow | + | Rain and snow influences the presence of insects and fish. |
====Fish==== | ====Fish==== | ||
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[[File:CF Cloud Coverage Time Changing.jpg|140px|thumb|Cloud coverage changing in the last 10 minutes of the hour in {{CF|short|nolink}}. This feature is not found in {{WW|short|nolink}}.]] | [[File:CF Cloud Coverage Time Changing.jpg|140px|thumb|Cloud coverage changing in the last 10 minutes of the hour in {{CF|short|nolink}}. This feature is not found in {{WW|short|nolink}}.]] | ||
| − | There are many different levels of '''cloud coverage'''. These levels can potentially change every hour, and range from clear to complete. In the original {{PG}}, the layout of the game ensured that the sky was only visible | + | There are many different levels of '''cloud coverage'''. These levels can potentially change every hour, and range from clear to complete. In the original {{PG}}, the layout of the game ensured that the sky was only visible at one occasion, on the [[train]], where it was always cloudy. This means that the paragraphs about cloud coverage only apply to games following {{PG|nolink}}. Cloud coverage changes abruptly in {{WW|short|nolink}}, but in {{CF|short|nolink}} changes gradually in the last ten minutes before the hour. |
Clouds always travel from the north of the town towards the sea, somewhat contradicting the fluttering of the town flag and the floating pattern of balloons. Clouds appear white in the day, unless rain bearing, upon which they are gray. Clouds at night are a darker shade of gray. Cloud coverage gives an indication as to what the weather will be like in the coming hours. Dark, thick clouds usually signify rain, whereas light cloud usually means that the skies will be clear later on. | Clouds always travel from the north of the town towards the sea, somewhat contradicting the fluttering of the town flag and the floating pattern of balloons. Clouds appear white in the day, unless rain bearing, upon which they are gray. Clouds at night are a darker shade of gray. Cloud coverage gives an indication as to what the weather will be like in the coming hours. Dark, thick clouds usually signify rain, whereas light cloud usually means that the skies will be clear later on. | ||
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*'''New Year Weather''' – A bulletin containing information on the following month's snow levels, temperature and the possibility of ponds freezing over. The notice is posted in mid-January. | *'''New Year Weather''' – A bulletin containing information on the following month's snow levels, temperature and the possibility of ponds freezing over. The notice is posted in mid-January. | ||
*'''Summer Forecast''' – Headed as 'Weather Forecast', this notice appears on the first Wednesday of [[May]]. It reveals the [[summer]] forecast, stating when the rainy season will start, and when the temperature should start to pick up. | *'''Summer Forecast''' – Headed as 'Weather Forecast', this notice appears on the first Wednesday of [[May]]. It reveals the [[summer]] forecast, stating when the rainy season will start, and when the temperature should start to pick up. | ||
| − | *'''Meteor Shower''' – Although not a weather system, this note appears before a meteor shower | + | *'''Meteor Shower''' – Although not a weather system, this note appears before a meteor shower labelled as a 'Weather Warning'. Meteor showers arrive at random times in the year, starting at 7 PM and lasting well into the night. These do not appear in {{WW|short|nolink}}. |
In addition, weather can be forecasted, providing a short-term summary of the overall conditions of the following day. If the player turns on a [[TV|television]], it will, at certain times of the day, display the weather, using symbols such as a sun, cloud or raindrop. This forecast is always correct, but is limited to generalizing the next day's weather. It cannot, therefore, give hourly predictions. | In addition, weather can be forecasted, providing a short-term summary of the overall conditions of the following day. If the player turns on a [[TV|television]], it will, at certain times of the day, display the weather, using symbols such as a sun, cloud or raindrop. This forecast is always correct, but is limited to generalizing the next day's weather. It cannot, therefore, give hourly predictions. | ||
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*Rainbows can be seen very occasionally in the sky, as they only appear when the sky has cleared suddenly after many hours of heavy rain or snowfall. The rainbow fills the sky, brightening as the hour progresses, until it peaks after thirty minutes. Within the hour, it disappears. During a rainbow, the chances of finding 100 Bells in trees is increased. They appear towards the end of the day, but not at night. In {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}} it is possible to see a double rainbow. An error in the coding of weather patterns makes it impossible to see a rainbow from October 1 to December 15 in the southern hemisphere in {{NH|short|nolink}}. | *Rainbows can be seen very occasionally in the sky, as they only appear when the sky has cleared suddenly after many hours of heavy rain or snowfall. The rainbow fills the sky, brightening as the hour progresses, until it peaks after thirty minutes. Within the hour, it disappears. During a rainbow, the chances of finding 100 Bells in trees is increased. They appear towards the end of the day, but not at night. In {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}} it is possible to see a double rainbow. An error in the coding of weather patterns makes it impossible to see a rainbow from October 1 to December 15 in the southern hemisphere in {{NH|short|nolink}}. | ||
*In both {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}, the sky clears when a fireworks show is due to take place. Meteors only appear on clear nights as well, and are accompanied by a twinkling noise. In {{NL|short|nolink}}, it will be sunny the whole day when the Fireworks show is set to take place. | *In both {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}, the sky clears when a fireworks show is due to take place. Meteors only appear on clear nights as well, and are accompanied by a twinkling noise. In {{NL|short|nolink}}, it will be sunny the whole day when the Fireworks show is set to take place. | ||
| − | *In the [[city]] area in {{CF|short|nolink}}, the weather is often different | + | *In the [[city]] area in {{CF|short|nolink}}, the weather is often different to that in the player's town. Snow does not settle in the city, but does on the bus that drives to and from it. If it is raining in the city, the animals there will carry umbrellas. |
*Confetti falls continuously from the sky during the [[Festivale]] in {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{NL|short|nolink}}. On this day, the sky tends to be very clear, as any snowfall would conflict with the fall of confetti. | *Confetti falls continuously from the sky during the [[Festivale]] in {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{NL|short|nolink}}. On this day, the sky tends to be very clear, as any snowfall would conflict with the fall of confetti. | ||
*In early [[April]] (or early [[October]] in the southern hemisphere), trees will grow cherry blossoms, and those cherry blossoms will float through the sky, much like confetti does during Festivale (see above). The sky is clear on these days. In {{NH|short|nolink}}, they can be caught with a net and used for [[DIY]] recipes. | *In early [[April]] (or early [[October]] in the southern hemisphere), trees will grow cherry blossoms, and those cherry blossoms will float through the sky, much like confetti does during Festivale (see above). The sky is clear on these days. In {{NH|short|nolink}}, they can be caught with a net and used for [[DIY]] recipes. | ||
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The '''aurora''', also known as the '''northern lights''',<ref>''Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Prima Official Game Guide'', page 126.</ref> is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the night sky in the {{SER}} beginning in {{CF}}. | The '''aurora''', also known as the '''northern lights''',<ref>''Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Prima Official Game Guide'', page 126.</ref> is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the night sky in the {{SER}} beginning in {{CF}}. | ||
| − | In {{CF}} and {{NL}}, the aurora is visible on clear winter nights, and can be seen from 8 PM until 10 PM. It is at its brightest at 9 PM, shining bright shades of pink and green and moving constantly in a folding motion. In {{NH}}, it can appear in any hour with clear conditions between 7 PM and | + | In {{CF}} and {{NL}}, the aurora is visible on clear winter nights, and can be seen from 8 PM until 10 PM. It is at its brightest at 9 PM, shining bright shades of pink and green and moving constantly in a folding motion. In {{NH}}, it can appear in any hour with clear conditions between 7 PM and 4AM, as long as there are no shooting stars that night. |
Residents of the [[player]]'s town may comment on the aurora when it is in the sky. It can be seen in full by adjusting the camera angle while outdoors, enabling the player to get a full view of the sky. | Residents of the [[player]]'s town may comment on the aurora when it is in the sky. It can be seen in full by adjusting the camera angle while outdoors, enabling the player to get a full view of the sky. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
WW Day Clear.png|Clear weather in the day | WW Day Clear.png|Clear weather in the day | ||
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WW Day Raining.png|Raining in the day | WW Day Raining.png|Raining in the day | ||
WW Evening Cloudy.png|Clouds in the evening | WW Evening Cloudy.png|Clouds in the evening | ||
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NH Weather Snow.jpg|Snowy weather | NH Weather Snow.jpg|Snowy weather | ||
NH Weather Heavy Rain.jpg|Heavy rain, which darkens the sky considerably more than regular rain | NH Weather Heavy Rain.jpg|Heavy rain, which darkens the sky considerably more than regular rain | ||
| − | NH Weather Thunderstorm.jpg|A thunderstorm, which can only occur during hours | + | NH Weather Thunderstorm.jpg|A thunderstorm, which can only occur during hours where heavy rain occurs |
NH Weather Heavy Snow.jpg|Heavy snow | NH Weather Heavy Snow.jpg|Heavy snow | ||
NH Weather Rainbow.jpg|A rainbow near full brightness | NH Weather Rainbow.jpg|A rainbow near full brightness | ||
