Weather words are used to talk about the weather, describe different conditions, and understand weather forecasts. They include terms for types of weather, weather events, and the tools we use to measure the weather.
Types of Weather
Types of weather words describe the general conditions outside.
| English Singular | English Plural | English Example Singular | English Example Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| sun | suns (rare) | The sun is shining. | |
| rain | rains (rare) | We have rain today. | |
| cloud | clouds | There is one cloud in the sky. | The sky is full of clouds. |
| snow | snows (rare) | Snow is falling. | |
| wind | winds | The wind is strong. | Winds can change direction. |
| fog | fogs (rare) | The fog is thick. | |
| storm | storms | A storm is coming. | Storms can be dangerous. |
| thunder | thunders (rare) | We hear thunder. | |
| lightning | Lightning lights up the sky. | ||
| heat | heats (rare) | The heat is intense today. | |
| cold | colds (rare) | Cold is uncomfortable. |
Summary: These words help you describe the basic state of the weather, such as sunny, rainy, or snowy.*
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions are descriptive words that tell us more about how the weather feels or looks.
| English Singular | English Plural | English Example Singular | English Example Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| sunny | It is a sunny day. | ||
| rainy | The day is rainy. | ||
| cloudy | The sky is cloudy. | ||
| snowy | The ground is snowy. | ||
| windy | It is a windy afternoon. | ||
| foggy | The morning is foggy. | ||
| stormy | The night is stormy. | ||
| humid | It feels humid today. | ||
| chilly | The evening is chilly. | ||
| hot | It is hot outside. | ||
| cold | The water is cold. |
Summary: These adjectives describe the quality of the weather and how it might affect us.*
Severe Weather
Severe weather words describe extreme or dangerous weather conditions.
| English Singular | English Plural | English Example Singular | English Example Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| hurricane | hurricanes | A hurricane is approaching. | Hurricanes can cause damage. |
| tornado | tornadoes | A tornado touched down. | Tornadoes are very strong. |
| blizzard | blizzards | A blizzard is forecasted. | Blizzards make travel difficult. |
| flood | floods | There is a flood in the town. | Floods can be deadly. |
| heatwave | heatwaves | A heatwave lasts for days. | Heatwaves affect many people. |
| drought | droughts | There is a drought this year. | Droughts harm crops. |
| avalanche | avalanches | An avalanche occurred in the mountains. | Avalanches are dangerous. |
| thunderstorm | thunderstorms | We had a thunderstorm last night. | Thunderstorms can cause power outages. |
Summary: These words warn us about dangerous weather and help us stay safe.*
Complete the sentence with the correct severe weather word: "A ___ is approaching the coast with strong winds."
hurricane
A hurricane is a large storm system with strong winds that often affects coastal areas. A tornado is a smaller, intense rotating wind, a blizzard involves heavy snow, and a flood is water overflow.
Complete the sentence with the correct severe weather word: "Travel is dangerous during a ___."
blizzard
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility, making travel dangerous. Heatwave is extreme heat, thunderstorm involves thunder and lightning, and flood is water overflow.
Weather Measurements
Weather measurement words describe the tools and numbers used to report the weather.
| English Singular | English Plural | English Example Singular | English Example Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| thermometer | thermometers | The thermometer shows 30°C. | Thermometers measure temperature. |
| rain gauge | rain gauges | The rain gauge is full. | Rain gauges collect water. |
| barometer | barometers | The barometer indicates low pressure. | Barometers predict storms. |
| anemometer | anemometers | The anemometer measures wind speed. | Anemometers are used in weather stations. |
| forecast | forecasts | The forecast is for rain. | Forecasts help us plan our day. |
| weather report | weather reports | I listened to the weather report. | Weather reports are on the news. |
| satellite | satellites | A satellite monitors the earth. | Satellites provide weather data. |
| humidity | (uncountable) | The humidity is 80%. | |
| temperature | temperatures | The temperature is rising. | Temperatures can vary greatly. |
| precipitation | (uncountable) | Precipitation includes rain and snow. |
Summary: These words are used in weather forecasts and scientific descriptions.*
Time and Frequency
Time and frequency words help us talk about when and how often weather changes or occurs.
| English Singular | English Plural | English Example Singular | English Example Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| morning | mornings | It is cold in the morning. | Mornings are usually calm. |
| afternoon | afternoons | The sun shines in the afternoon. | Afternoons can be warm. |
| evening | evenings | The sky is pink in the evening. | Evenings are cooler. |
| night | nights | It rains at night. | Nights are quiet. |
| day | days | Today is a sunny day. | Days are getting longer. |
| week | weeks | This week will be rainy. | Weeks can be unpredictable. |
| month | months | The summer month is hot. | Months change the weather. |
| always | It always rains here in spring. | ||
| usually | The weather is usually warm. | ||
| sometimes | Sometimes it snows in April. | ||
| never | It never gets cold in July. |
Summary: These words help us describe when weather happens and how regularly it occurs.*
Summary
Weather words in English cover different types of weather, descriptive conditions, severe weather events, measurement tools, and time/frequency expressions. Learning these words helps you talk about the weather more accurately and understand forecasts better.
- Types of Weather: sun, rain, cloud, snow, wind, fog, storm, thunder, lightning, heat, cold
- Weather Conditions: sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy, windy, foggy, stormy, humid, chilly, hot, cold
- Severe Weather: hurricane, tornado, blizzard, flood, heatwave, drought, avalanche, thunderstorm
- Weather Measurements: thermometer, rain gauge, barometer, anemometer, forecast, weather report, satellite, humidity, temperature, precipitation
- Time and Frequency: morning, afternoon, evening, night, day, week, month, always, usually, sometimes, never
Summary: This guide organizes English weather vocabulary into clear categories for easier learning and use.*
Flashcards (1 of 51)
- English Singular: sun
- English Plural: suns (rare)
- English Example Singular: The sun is shining.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
