Geography · Weather every day
Weather words
Sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy.
What is weather?
Weather is what the sky is doing right now. Is it bright and warm? Or wet and cold? We look outside every day to see the weather. The weather can change from sunny to rainy. Weather helps us pick what clothes to wear!
Four important weather words
Sunny means the sun is shining brightly. Cloudy means clouds cover the sky. Rainy means water drops are falling from clouds. Snowy means white flakes fall when it is cold. These four words help us talk about weather!
Looking at the sky
We can see weather by looking up! A sunny day has a blue sky. A cloudy day has grey or white clouds. On a rainy day, you might need wellies. On a snowy day, the ground turns white.
Weather changes every day
Today might be sunny. Tomorrow might be rainy! Weather is always changing. That is why we check every morning. Different weather makes the world look different.
Worked examples
1. Look at this picture: bright sun, blue sky. What weather word fits?
- I can see the sun shining brightly.
- The sky is blue and clear.
- This is a sunny day!
2. Water is falling from the sky. What weather word fits?
- Water drops are falling down from clouds.
- This means rain is coming down.
- The weather is rainy!
3. White fluffy things cover the whole sky. What weather word fits?
- I can see clouds all over the sky.
- The sun is hidden behind the clouds.
- The weather is cloudy!
Try it yourself
White flakes are falling and the ground is white. What is the weather?
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