The Weather: English Vocabulary List

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

"Climate change is the gravest threat facing humanity."

"The tropical climate of the island is warm and humid year-round."

the mixture of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing

"The air is fresh here."

"The cold air in the mountains felt refreshing at first but after a few hours it made breathing difficult for inexperienced hikers."

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

"The wind was very strong."

"Strong wind knocked down several trees and power lines causing widespread blackouts that lasted for nearly three days in some areas."

having a lot of strong winds

"It is windy outside."

"The windy day made it hard to walk outside without getting blown around and the trees swayed dangerously as the strong gusts continued for hours."

filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

"The morning is foggy."

"The foggy morning reduced visibility to less than fifty feet so drivers turned on their headlights and slowed down to avoid accidents on the road."

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

"The blizzard closed all the schools."

"A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with sustained high winds and very low visibility"

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

"The thunderstorm lasted all evening."

"The thunderstorm was so intense that the entire sky lit up every few seconds and the rain flooded the streets within minutes."

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

"Hail damaged the car windows."

"Heavy hail damaged the crops and broke the windows of several cars parked outside."

regarding extremely cold temperatures, typically below the freezing point of water

"I am freezing."

"The freezing temperatures caused the pipes in the old house to burst and flood the basement completely."

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

"The wind is chilly."

"The chilly morning air made her shiver as she waited for the bus to take her to work."

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

"The smell is awful."

"The food at the cafeteria was awful so many students started bringing their own lunches from home instead of buying anything there."

having a gentle or not very strong effect

"The sauce is mild."

"The mild sauce was perfect for customers who do not like spicy food at all today."

very harsh or intense

"The storm is severe."

"The severe storm knocked down power lines and left thousands of residents without electricity for several days in freezing weather conditions."

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small and soft ice crystals

"It often snows heavily during winter."

"It rarely snows in this region but when it does the entire city shuts down because people are not prepared for icy roads."

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small drops

"Rain falls from the dark clouds."

"The weather forecast predicted that it would rain heavily all weekend so we decided to cancel our outdoor picnic plans."

the state of something at a particular time

"The condition was serious."

"The condition of the road worsened after heavy rains caused mudslides and large cracks to appear on the asphalt surface."

the temperature that is below what is considered normal or comfortable for a particular thing, person, or place

"The bitter cold of the Antarctic winter is dangerous."

"The bitter cold wind made his face feel numb after just a few minutes of waiting for the bus."

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

"The heat is strong."

"During the summer, the intense heat can make outdoor activities quite unbearable for many."

a thick cloud close to the ground that makes it hard to see through

"The fog was thick."

"A dense fog rolled in from the sea, reducing visibility to mere feet and causing significant delays for all flights."

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

"A cool breeze came from the sea."

"A gentle breeze made the hot afternoon much more pleasant."

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

"A big storm came."

"The powerful storm raged through the night, bringing torrential rain and deafening thunder that shook the entire house."

having strong winds, rain, or severe weather conditions

"The sea is stormy."

"The stormy night kept everyone awake because the thunder was loud and the lightning lit up the sky every few seconds."

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

"The water is warm."

"The warm sunshine felt good on her face after being inside the cold air conditioned office all morning long."

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

"The weather is cool."

"The cool breeze from the ocean felt refreshing after the hot and humid day and they sat on the porch enjoying the fresh air."

without clouds or mist

"The sky is clear."

"The weather forecast predicts a clear sky for the entire duration of our camping trip."

having very little or no light

"It is very dark."

"As the sun set, the dense forest became progressively dark and mysterious."

having enough brightness, especially natural light

"The room is very light."

"With the large windows, the living room is always surprisingly light and airy."

covered with or full of water or another liquid

"The grass is wet."

"The wet towel was left on the bathroom floor and it started to smell musty so she hung it up to dry in the sun."

lacking moisture or liquid

"The desert is dry."

"The dry desert air cracked her lips and made her skin feel tight so she applied lotion and lip balm every few hours."

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

"The wind will blow."

"The strong wind began to blow fiercely, rustling the leaves and making the trees sway dramatically."

to not stay the same and as a result become different

"Seasons change every year."

"The climate is predicted to change significantly over the next century."

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

"The weather is mild today."

"We are enjoying a mild winter with temperatures much higher than usual."

very harsh or intense

"The pain is severe."

"He experienced severe headaches that significantly impacted his daily life."