Did you know? You can tell the temperature by counting the chirps of a cricket! Here’s the formula.
How To Tell The Temperature With Cricket Chirps
In Fahrenheit
To convert cricket chirps to degrees Fahrenheit, count the number of chirps in 14 seconds, then add 40 to get the temperature.
Example: 30 chirps + 40 = 70°F
In Celsius
To convert cricket chirps to degrees Celsius, count the number of chirps in 25 seconds, divide by 3, then add 4 to get the temperature.
Example: (48 chirps divided by 3) + 4 = 20°C
Why do crickets chirp?
Chirping is a cricket’s way of communicating. Male crickets use chirping to attract females, scare off other males, or warn of danger. Contrary to popular belief, crickets do not use their legs to chirp! In fact, crickets produce the iconic sound by rubbing the edges of their wings together.