sun shower
Rain with sunshine
A sun shower is rain that falls while the sun is shining, typically brief and localized.
The phenomenon occurs when rain from a distant cloud drifts into an area of clear sky.
Various folkloric explanations exist across cultures—in parts of the American South, the devil is beating his wife during a sun shower.
Very light precipitation
- sunbeamsStreaks of solar light
- golden rainYellow-flowering ornamental tree
- glisteningReflecting light softly
- dappled lightSpotted sunbeams through gaps
warmth · clearing · sunburst · mist · sprinkle · summer rain · tropical rain
Opposing claims, incompatible together
- juxtapositionAdjacent contrasting placement
- dualityTwofold nature
- anomalyDeparture from the expected
- oxymoronSelf-contradicting phrase device
incongruity · simultaneity · coexistence · contrast · unexpected · surprise · whimsy · serendipity
Prophetic indicator
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
- tricksterCunning deceiver in myth
- shapeshifterBeing altering its form
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
legend · fable · myth · portent · old wives tale · folk belief · magic · supernatural
Curved line segment
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- prismLight-splitting optical element
- refractionWave bending between media
- colorfulFull of varied hues
dispersion · double rainbow · optics · light · violet · indigo · blue · green
drizzle
Very light precipitation
- sunbeamsStreaks of solar light
- golden rainYellow-flowering ornamental tree
- glisteningReflecting light softly
dappled light · warmth · clearing · sunburst · mist · sprinkle · summer rain · tropical rain
contradiction
Opposing claims, incompatible together
- juxtapositionAdjacent contrasting placement
- dualityTwofold nature
- anomalyDeparture from the expected
oxymoron · incongruity · simultaneity · coexistence · contrast · unexpected · surprise · whimsy · serendipity · marvel
omen
Prophetic indicator
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
- tricksterCunning deceiver in myth
- shapeshifterBeing altering its form
enchantment · legend · fable · myth · portent · old wives tale · folk belief · magic · supernatural
arc
Curved line segment
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- prismLight-splitting optical element
- refractionWave bending between media
colorful · dispersion · double rainbow · optics · light · violet · indigo · blue · green · yellow
ethereal
Delicate beyond earthly measure
shimmering · gleaming · tranquil · serene · magical · dreamlike · surreal · picturesque · idyllic · heavenly
sun showerthunderstorm
Violent weather with lightning
blizzard · clear skies · monsoon rain · cloudburst · steady rain
sun, shower, suns, showers, sunny, sunned, sunning, sunshine, sunlight