Do you really know? Can the weather really influence our mood?
Dec 4, 2025
The podcast dives into how weather affects mood, especially with record rainfall this spring. It explores the phenomenon of weather sensitivity, affecting 2-4% of people, and discusses the psychological and physical symptoms tied to various weather conditions. While some struggle with migraines and fatigue due to weather changes, studies show that most people are not significantly impacted by it. Tips for lifting spirits in dreary weather include sunlight, exercise, and social interactions.
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Weather Sensitivity Is A Medical Phenomenon
- Weather sensitivity is a defined physical or psychological reaction to weather changes in a small group of people.
- Studies link humidity, temperature and pressure shifts to symptoms like migraines and dizziness in sensitive individuals.
Only A Small Share Are Truly Sensitive
- Weather-sensitive people are estimated to be only 2–4% of the population according to the podcast.
- The condition involves chronic symptoms and partly reduced serotonin secretion in those affected.
Correlation Often Masks Causation
- No study has definitively proven that weather directly changes most people's mood.
- Correlations like rainy days and gloom often reflect reduced activity and social contact, not direct causation.