A large list of weather vocabulary with meanings

 

  1. Sunny: When the sun is shining brightly, and the sky is clear.Large list of weather vocabulary with meanings

  2. Rainy: Characterized by precipitation in the form of rain falling from the sky.

  3. Cloudy: When the sky is covered with clouds, blocking the sun or stars.

  4. Stormy: A period of turbulent and often severe weather, including strong winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms.

  5. Windy: When there is a significant amount of air movement, resulting in gusts and breezes.

  6. Foggy: When the atmosphere is filled with tiny water droplets, reducing visibility.

  7. Snowy: Pertaining to the presence of snowfall, with snow covering the ground.

  8. Hail: Pellets of ice that fall during thunderstorms.

  9. Sleet: Frozen raindrops or ice pellets that fall from the sky.

  10. Overcast: When the sky is completely covered by clouds, obscuring the sun.

  11. Drizzle Light rain is characterized by fine water droplets falling slowly.

  12. Showers: Brief periods of rain, typically lighter than a full rainstorm.

  13. Thunderstorm: A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rainfall.

  14. Hurricane: A severe tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

  15. Tornado: A violent, rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

  16. Blizzard: A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility.

  17. Tropics: The region near the equator is known for its warm climate.

  18. Monsoon: A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains to certain regions.

  19. Heatwave: A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.

  20. Drought: A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.

  21. Frost: A coating of ice that forms on surfaces due to freezing temperatures.

  22. Freezing: When temperatures drop low enough to turn water into ice.

  23. Breezy: Characterized by a gentle to moderate wind.

  24. Scorching: Extremely hot and uncomfortable weather.

  25. Muggy: Hot and humid, causing discomfort due to high moisture in the air.

  26. Humid: Having a high level of moisture in the air.

  27. Sweltering: Extremely hot and uncomfortable due to excessive heat.

  28. Icy: Covered with or containing ice.

  29. Flood: An overflow of water that covers normally dry land.

  30. Typhoon: A severe tropical storm similar to a hurricane.

  31. Cyclone: A large-scale, rotating weather system.

  32. Gusty: Characterized by sudden, strong wind gusts.

  33. Frigid: Extremely cold, often to the point of discomfort.

  34. Chilly: Moderately cold, typically without extreme discomfort.

  35. Clear: When the sky is free of clouds, and visibility is excellent.

  36. Mist: Fine water droplets in the air that reduce visibility but are not as dense as fog.

  37. Squall: A sudden, violent windstorm, often with rain or snow.

  38. Whirlwind: A rapidly rotating column of air, smaller than a tornado.

  39. Smog: Air pollution caused by a mixture of smoke and fog.

  40. Misting: Light rain in the form of fine water droplets.

  41. Rainbow: A meteorological phenomenon with a spectrum of colors appearing in the sky.

  42. Balmy: Pleasantly warm and mild weather.

  43. Tidal: Related to the regular rising and falling of ocean tides.

  44. Thunderhead: A towering cumulonimbus cloud associated with thunderstorms.

  45. Nor'easter: A type of storm along the East Coast of North America, bringing strong winds and heavy precipitation.

  46. Trade winds: Steady winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

  47. Jet stream: A high-speed, narrow air current in the atmosphere.

  48. Barometer: A device used to measure atmospheric pressure.

  49. Thermometer: An instrument used to measure temperature.

  50. Thermocline: A layer of water in an ocean or lake with a significant temperature change.

  51. Climate: The long-term pattern of weather in a particular region.

  52. Weatherfront: The boundary between two air masses with different temperatures and humidity levels.

  53. Climate change: Long-term shifts in global or regional weather patterns.

  54. Doppler radar: A weather radar that can detect motion and precipitation intensity.

  55. Weather forecast: A prediction of future weather conditions.

  56. Dew point: The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and forms dew.

  57. Atmospheric pressure: The force exerted by the weight of the air above a given point.

  58. Microburst: A sudden, powerful downdraft of air during a thunderstorm.

  59. Wind chill: The perceived temperature, factoring in wind and temperature.

  60. Cumulus clouds: Fluffy, white clouds associated with fair weather.

  61. Cirrus clouds: High-altitude, wispy clouds often indicating fair weather.

  62. Stratus clouds: Low, uniform clouds that can bring overcast conditions.

  63. Cumulonimbus clouds: Tall, thunderstorm clouds with an anvil-shaped top.

  64. Cirrostratus clouds: High, thin clouds that may signal approaching precipitation.

  65. Altostratus clouds: Mid-level, gray clouds that can lead to overcast skies.

  66. Nimbostratus clouds: Thick, dark clouds that often bring steady rain.

  67. Altocumulus clouds: Mid-level, puffy clouds with some resemblance to cotton.

  68. Cirrocumulus clouds: Small, high clouds that form in rows or waves.

  69. Puddle: A small, shallow pool of water on the ground.

  70. Temperature: A measure of how hot or cold something is.

  71. Precipitation: Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the sky.

  72. Aurora: Natural lights in the Earth's sky, such as the Northern and Southern Lights.

  73. Convection: The transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid (air or water).

  74. Weather satellite: A spacecraft used to monitor and gather data about the Earth's weather.

  75. Weather balloon: A balloon equipped with instruments to measure atmospheric conditions.

  76. Doppler effect: A change in the frequency or wavelength of a wave as it moves relative to an observer.

  77. Weather vane: An instrument used to show the direction of the wind.

  78. Anemometer: A device for measuring wind speed.

  79. Hygrometer: An instrument used to measure humidity or moisture in the air.

  80. Climate zone: A region with specific weather patterns and conditions due to its geographical location.

These explanations should provide a basic understanding of the weather-related vocabulary words. Weather terminology is essential for describing and discussing various atmospheric conditions and meteorological phenomena.

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