Weather Vocabulary
cloudy
Characterized by clouds or overcast skies; lacking sunshine.
humidity
The amount of water vapor present in the air.
Glossary Reference
Words describing atmospheric conditions, meteorological phenomena, and climate.
cloudy
Characterized by clouds or overcast skies; lacking sunshine.
humidity
The amount of water vapor present in the air.
precipitation
The act of precipitating or the process of being precipitated, often used to refer to forms of water that fall from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
barometer
An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used in weather forecasting.
thermometer
A device used to measure temperature.
overcast
Covered with clouds or lacking sunlight.
wind chill
A measurement of how cold it feels when the wind is factored in with the actual air temperature.
hurricane
A rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a center of low pressure, strong winds, and heavy rain, typically occurring in tropical regions.
drought
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
storm
A strong disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
fog
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere, reducing visibility.
temperature
The degree of heat present in a substance or environment.
front
The forward-facing part or side of something.
thunderstorm
A thunderstorm is a weather event characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning, often accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds.
tornado
A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.
hail
A type of precipitation consisting of solid ice pellets.
blizzard
A severe snowstorm with strong, sustained winds and low visibility.
climate
The prevailing weather conditions in a particular region over a long period.
atmosphere
The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
dewpoint
A measure of the moisture content in the air, representing the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense.
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