weather
Sky's current state
Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place—temperature, precipitation, wind, clouds.
What's the weather like?
Climate is long-term patterns; weather is day-to-day.
To weather something is to endure it: weather a storm, weather criticism.
Wood or stone that weathers shows effects of exposure to the elements.
Under the weather means feeling unwell.
Severe atmospheric disturbance
Forecast of coming events
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- dopplerFrequency change from motion
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
barometer · humidity · temperature · precipitation · sunny · overcast · cloudy · rainfall
Recoiling metal spiral
- summerYear's warmest season
- autumnPost-summer cooling period
- winterYear's coldest quarter
- solsticeDay of maximum tilt
equinox · monsoon · harvest · bloom · thaw · frost · heatwave · drought
Gaseous layer around planets
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
variability · trends · cycles · anomalies · long-term · regional · microclimate · arid
Capacity to recover quickly
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- exposureState of being unprotected
- withstandRemain intact despite pressure
brave · outlast · durability · toughness · elements · beaten · battered · seasoned
Prone to fluctuation
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- shiftingChanging position or form
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
- fickleErratically disloyal in affection
volatile · erratic · mercurial · capricious · temperamental · unsettled · dynamic · intermittent
Facing the wind
- leewardSheltered from wind
- galeSevere sustained wind
- squallBrief, violent windstorm
- doldrumsState of inactivity
trade-winds · swell · chop · heading · tacking · barometric · sailing · maritime
Handheld rain shelter
- raincoatWaterproof outer garment
- galoshesWaterproof shoe covers
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- windbreakerLightweight gust-resistant jacket
sandbags · evacuation · shelter · insulation · waterproofing
Dark and dispiriting
- drearyDull and depressing
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- darkAbsence of light
- bleakDreary and without cheer
cheerful · oppressive · refreshing · invigorating · depressing · atmospheric · moody · brooding
Chaotic flow patterns
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- ceilingRoom's upper surface
- icingSweet cake covering
- crosswindLateral airflow across path
headwind · tailwind · VFR · IFR · convection · thunderhead · grounding · delay
storm
Severe atmospheric disturbance
- lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
- thunderStorm's acoustic aftermath
- rainbowRefracted light arc
hail · sleet · fog · mist · dew · frost · ice · snow · rain · wind
prediction
Forecast of coming events
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- dopplerFrequency change from motion
satellite · barometer · humidity · temperature · precipitation · sunny · overcast · cloudy · rainfall · drizzle
sunny
Bright with daylight
misty · rainy · stormy · windy · blustery · humid · muggy · sultry · balmy · crisp
spring
Recoiling metal spiral
solstice · equinox · monsoon · harvest · bloom · thaw · frost · heatwave · drought · snowmelt
atmosphere
Gaseous layer around planets
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- emissionsSubstances released into air
patterns · variability · trends · cycles · anomalies · long-term · regional · microclimate · arid · tropical
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- exposureState of being unprotected
withstand · brave · outlast · durability · toughness · elements · beaten · battered · seasoned · worn
variable
Prone to fluctuation
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- shiftingChanging position or form
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
fickle · volatile · erratic · mercurial · capricious · temperamental · unsettled · dynamic · intermittent · transient
windward
Facing the wind
doldrums · trade-winds · swell · chop · heading · tacking · barometric · sailing · maritime
umbrella
Handheld rain shelter
windbreaker · sandbags · evacuation · shelter · insulation · waterproofing
gloomy
Dark and dispiriting
bleak · cheerful · oppressive · refreshing · invigorating · depressing · atmospheric · moody · brooding · somber
turbulence
Chaotic flow patterns
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- ceilingRoom's upper surface
- icingSweet cake covering
crosswind · headwind · tailwind · VFR · IFR · convection · thunderhead · grounding · delay
abrasion
Shallow surface wound
- erosionGradual wearing away
- wearCarry on person
- degradationDecline in condition
sediment · cliff · canyon · ravine · sandstone · limestone · patina · oxidation · corrosion · geological
- elementary schoolclassroom, student, first grade teacher, reading skills, teacher
- kids booksworkbooks, activity books, primers, readers, young readers
- naturesun, moon, sky, trees, water
- nature scienceanimals, plants, insects, butterflies, caterpillars
- phenomenanorthern lights, eclipse, earthquake, solar eclipse, volcanic eruption
- televisionTV, television, broadcast, TV shows, TV series
weathersuccumb
Yield to pressure
perish · fail · yield · capitulate · collapse
- bad weatherUnfavorable atmospheric conditions
- under the weatherMildly sick or unwell
- cold weatherFrigid atmospheric conditions
- weather forecastAtmospheric conditions prediction
- hot weatherHigh atmospheric temperatures
- good weatherFavorable atmospheric state
weathered, weather helm, weathering, weathers, weatherman, weather report, weatherproof, fair-weather, weathercock