Weather is the condition of the air outside at a particular time and place. Learning weather words helps you talk about daily life and make plans.

Basic Weather Conditions

Sunny: When the sun shines bright with no clouds Example: “It’s a sunny day. Let’s go to the park.”

Cloudy: When there are many clouds in the sky Example: “It’s cloudy today. The sun is hiding.”

Rainy: When water falls from the sky Example: “It’s rainy, so take an umbrella.”

Windy: When the air moves strongly Example: “It’s very windy – hold onto your hat!”

Foggy: When there is fog (cloud close to the ground) Example: “It’s foggy this morning. I can’t see far.”

Snowy: When snow falls from the sky Example: “It’s snowy in winter. Children make snowmen.”

Temperature Words

Hot: Very warm weather Example: “It’s hot in summer. I need a cold drink.”

Warm: Nice, comfortable heat Example: “It’s warm today. You don’t need a jacket.”

Cool: A little cold, but not too cold Example: “It’s cool in the evening. Take a light jacket.”

Cold: Low temperature Example: “It’s cold in winter. Wear a coat.”

Freezing: Very, very cold Example: “It’s freezing outside! The water turned to ice.”

Weather Nouns

Sun: The bright star that gives us light and heat Example: “The sun is shining today.”

Cloud: White or gray object in the sky Example: “There are many clouds in the sky.”

Rain: Water that falls from clouds Example: “The rain is falling heavily.”

Snow: White, cold flakes that fall in winter Example: “The snow covers the ground.”

Wind: Moving air Example: “The wind blew the leaves off the trees.”

Fog: Cloud close to the ground Example: “The fog makes it hard to see.”

Ice: Frozen water Example: “Be careful! There is ice on the road.”

Storm: Bad weather with strong wind and rain Example: “There was a big storm last night.”

Thunder: The loud noise during a storm Example: “The thunder is very loud.”

Lightning: Bright light in the sky during a storm Example: “The lightning lit up the night sky.”

Rainbow: Colorful arc in the sky after rain Example: “Look! There’s a beautiful rainbow.”

Seasons

Spring: The season after winter (March, April, May) Example: “In spring, flowers start to grow.”

Summer: The hot season (June, July, August) Example: “In summer, we go swimming.”

Fall/Autumn: The season after summer (September, October, November) Example: “In fall, the leaves change color.”

Winter: The cold season (December, January, February) Example: “In winter, it often snows.”

Weather Phrases

“What’s the weather like today?” “How’s the weather?” “It’s raining.” “It’s snowing.” “The sun is shining.” “It’s going to rain later.” “It’s starting to snow.”

Common Weather Expressions

“It’s raining cats and dogs.” (It’s raining very hard) “It’s freezing cold.” (It’s very cold) “It’s boiling hot.” (It’s very hot) “There’s not a cloud in the sky.” (It’s completely sunny)

Remember that weather changes often. People talk about the weather every day. Learning weather words helps you make small talk and plan your activities!