This paper reviews the development of research on weather-related oracle bone divinations over the past century, providing a comprehensive overview and critical assessment of relevant studies. Since the discovery of oracle bones, research on meteorological inscriptions can be broadly divided into three stages: the “Formative Period” (1899-1940), the “Development Period” (1940-1991), and the “Breakthrough Period” (1991 to the present). Early scholarship primarily focused on the identification and interpretation of individual terms related to weather phenomena. Subsequently, scholars began to synthesize meteorological records found in oracle bones and explore their connections with Shang society, agriculture, warfare, and other activities. Since the latter half of the 20th century, research methods have gradually diversified. In addition to deepening contextual analyses of meteorological divinations, scholars have incorporated statistical, archaeological, and climatological approaches in an effort to reconstruct the climate of the Shang period. In recent years, with progress in oracle-bone fragment rejoining and the discovery of new materials, the understanding of meteorological inscriptions has become increasingly refined, paving the way for interdisciplinary dialogue. This study surveys the evolution of both research findings and methodologies related to oracle-bone divinations about weather, critically evaluating their strengths and limitations while outlining potential future directions. It also aims to promote further integration between oracle-bone studies and paleoclimate research.

目 錄
1.前言
2.初創期（1899-1940）
3.發展期（1940-1991）
4.突破期（1991-至今）
5.結論

• 羅睿晣(國立政治大學中國文學系博士候選人、國立政治大學中國文學系兼任講師) | Ruei-jhe LUO