"April showers bring May flowers" isn’t just folklore—it’s grounded in real science. Spring rain prepares the soil, and with a little sunshine, nature does the rest. Close Ad ...

What makes April special when it comes to spring flowers? In terms of rainfall in Syracuse, on average it is one of our top 5 rainiest months, but not by much, we get more rain in the summer months.

April showers aren't just arriving in the form of rain - because a meteor shower is also set to take place this month. The Lyrid meteor shower can be seen from 16-25 April but is most visible on ...