A cold wind.

June 21.

June 21, 2020

The wind is still northeast, and the air is now so cold (cooled by the rain) that most have fires, and it is uncomfortably cool out of the sun, which does not shine much this forenoon.

At 12 m. it is only 59° above zero, and I am surprised to hear some toads ring, which I have not heard lately by day; as if this degree of coolness is agreeable to them.

At noon the sun comes fairly out and the wind rises, now blowing quite strong from the northeast.

H. D. Thoreau, Journal,  June 21, 1860

At 12 m. it is only 59° above zero, See June 21, 1856 ("Very hot day, as was yesterday, –– 98° at 2 P. M., 99° at 3, and 128° in sun. ")

I am surprised to hear some toads ring, as if this degree of coolness is agreeable to them. Compare June 21, 1852 ("I hear neither toads nor bullfrogs at present; they want a warmer night. ")