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Extreme weather is outpacing even the worst-case scenarios of our forecasting models

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Royal Charter storm of 1859: how an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK’s shipping forecast

Cerys Jones , Aberystwyth University

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An Easy Guide to Talking About Weather in English: 121 Key Words and Phrases You Need to Know

Whether you’re standing in the grocery checkout line or meeting new people at a party, the weather is a popular conversation starter.

Many of us keep the weather forecast on our phones, and it helps us decide what we’re going to do for the day.

In this post, you’ll learn all the terms you need to talk about weather in English, like describing sunny days, stormy days and all those in between —as well as why the weather is considered such a hot topic. 

How to Talk About Weather in English

1. how’s the weather / what’s it like out there, 2. what’s the temperature like (out there), 3. what’s the weather forecast, 4. what a beautiful day, 5. it’s warm and sunny outside., 6. we couldn’t ask for better weather., 7. this is the best weather we’ve had all season, 8. awful weather, isn’t it, 9. it’s boiling hot, 10. it’s freezing outside, 11. i can’t believe this weather, 12. it’s raining cats and dogs, 13. it looks like rain., 14. a storm seems to be coming this way., 15. the weather will be warming up soon., 16. it’s expected to be hotter than last year., the difference between weather vs. climate vs. temperature, more useful weather words in english, words to describe the weather in english, vocabulary for extreme weather conditions, weather clothes and accessories in english, weather idioms in english, and one more thing....

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Whether you’re at the coffee machine or waiting your turn at the post office, you might get into a casual conversation with the person next to you about what’s happening outside.

Here are some phrases to talk about the weather in English.

Both of these are good questions to ask if you haven’t gone outside in a while, and you’re wondering if things have changed.

Or maybe you’re still debating about whether or not you want to venture (go) outdoors, so you might ask this to someone who comes inside.

This question is asking about degrees in Fahrenheit or Celsius . However, people are typically looking for an approximate temperature:

It’s around 40°.

Of course, an answer like the following is still acceptable:

It’s really (hot/cold/warm/cool). 

If you’re planning a trip or event, you might want to know the weather ahead of time.  Forecast  simply refers to what kind of weather is expected in the coming days or weeks.

Use other adjectives like nice or gorgeous to make your descriptions more interesting.

This is a simple sentence using two or more descriptive adjectives.

It’s warm and windy outside.

Blue skies  is a phrase meaning a sign of good weather:

There’s nothing but blue skies outside.

Here the use of the comparative adjective better suggests that the weather is so good that it couldn’t get any better. You could use other comparative adjectives like nicer or more beautiful .

We couldn’t ask for nicer weather this week!

The superlative adjective best is used to show that this weather is simply the best and nothing else can be better. You can also use worse with this sentence structure.

Here’s another example:

This is the most beautiful weather we’ve had all week!

This is the worst weather we’ve had all spring! 

Using the question form can be quite refreshing, especially when you expect the person to agree with you. You could use similar adjectives like nasty or terrible instead.

Nasty weather today, isn’t it? 

The word boiling is used here as an adjective, not as a verb, to create an image of how hot it is. You could also use adverbs like extremely or really .

In this simple sentence, you may use any verb in its -ing form to describe the weather, such as pouring (raining very heavily) or sizzling (very hot).

Here’s a simple way to express your surprise. Feel free to use any other suitable noun such as storm or wind .

This is a popular idiom (expression) for saying that it’s raining heavily. Have fun with it.

Here you’re saying it looks like it might rain in the near future. It could be that you can see dark clouds or hear thunder. You could use other nouns like snow or a storm .

The phrase seems to be suggests that a storm is likely to be coming. You could also say:

Heavy rain seems to be heading this way.

Warming up means the temperatures will be rising and it’s getting warmer. The opposite of that would be:

The weather will be cooling down soon.

The phrase expected to be suggests that you think it’ll happen.

Use a comparative adjective here to compare the weather now with another time in the past. You could use other comparative adjectives like colder or less windy .

In English, the words “weather,” “climate” and “temperature” usually aren’t interchangeable. This means they have slightly different meanings.

Weather is used to describe what’s going on outside. For example, the weather can be stormy, sunny, cloudy or rainy.

Climate refers to the weather tendencies of a place. For example, the climate of Texas—a state in the United States—can be described as scorching hot summers and mild winters.

Finally, the temperature  is how hot or cold it is outside. In most countries, the temperature is expressed in degrees Celsius. But in the United States, you’ll hear the degrees in Fahrenheit.

Examples of temperatures are 85 degrees, 90 degrees and 32 degrees.

If you’re looking for more vocabulary to help you talk about the weather in English, here’s everything you need:

So there you have it—a great list of weather words and phrases to get you talking about weather like a native speaker .

I expect you’ll warm up to (get used to) these sentence structures pretty quickly!

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165 top ways to talk about weather in English [+ break the ice!]

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English speakers love making small talk, and talking about the weather is one of the most used ice-breakers.

So whether you want to make small talk during the coffee break at work, you’re looking to strike up a conversation with an ice-breaker, or fill in awkward silence, the weather can be a failsafe topic.

In addition, knowing the weather vocabulary and expressions will help you understand the weatherman on the TV and check the weather on the internet before your next trip.

To help you become fluent in weather-talk, we’ll share with you over 140 ways to talk about the weather in English.

After checking the weather in English, these friends headed to the beach.

How do you say “weather” in English

In English, the word “weather” is the most common word to use when talking about the atmospheric conditions outside our windows. It’s pronounced <weh-thr> in American English and <weh-thuh> in British English, and it only exists in the singular. If you’re curious why it’s simply because “weather” is an uncountable noun.

There are also other words that can be easily confused with the word “weather,” such as “climate” or “temperature.” Let’s briefly explain the differences between them:

  • The word “weather” is used to describe the state of the atmosphere in terms of wind, temperature, humidity, and more. For example: “ The weather outside is nice.”
  • The word “climate” is used to describe the general weather of a specific region. For example: “The UK has a temperate climate.”
  • The word “temperature” is used to describe how hot or cold the weather is, and it’s measured in degrees (Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on the country). For example: “The temperature is 30 degrees Celsius.”

Talking about the weather in English

The weather is an easy topic to talk about with pretty much anyone. Here are a few key weather expressions you need to know to have a fluent conversation with weather words and phrases in English.

Women horse riding and talking about the weather in English.

  • What’s the weather like today?
  • What’s the weather like in your country?
  • How’s the weather?
  • What’s the temperature today?
  • What’s the weather forecast?
  • Such beautiful weather today, isn’t it?
  • Are you a hot weather person or a cold weather person?
  • It’s hot/cold outside.
  • It’s cloudy outside. It might rain soon!
  • It’s raining cats and dogs!
  • A storm is coming.
  • It’s sunny outside but with a cool breeze.
  • It’s looking like it’ll be as cold as 5 degrees this morning.
  • The sun is shining outside.
  • The weather’s nice today.
  • Can you believe how cold it is outside?! It’s freezing!

You might also find it helpful to combine your weather expression terminology with such phrases as:

  • It’s going to be hot this Sunday, should we go to the beach?
  • November this year has been warmer than usual.

– and in that case don’t forget to check out our article to master the days of the week in English and the seasons and months of the year in English.

List of weather vocab in English

If you’re looking to learn the weather vocabulary you can use in conversation with anyone, you’re in the right place!

But before we share with you the most useful weather vocabulary, terms, and phrases you need to learn before you start a conversation about the weather in English, let’s go over the weather grammar.

You can use three sentence structures to talk about the weather in the present tense:

  • It is + adjective : It is snowy . It is rainy.
  • It is + verb-ing : It is snowing . It is raining.
  • There is a + noun : There is a storm. There is a drought.

To talk about the weather in the past tense, you’ll use the same sentence structures but put the verb “to be” in the past tense (except for present perfect), for example:

  • It was rainy yesterday.
  • It was raining yesterday.
  • There was a storm yesterday.

Everyday weather terms in English

In the UK, it’s mostly cloudy and rainy, while Canada is known for its extremely cold and snowy weather!

What’s the weather like in your country? Let’s learn some vocabulary to describe the daily weather.

Extreme weather terms in English

When the weather is nice outside, life becomes more enjoyable, even in the difficult moments. But extreme weather conditions can not only make our lives more challenging but also carry a lot of destruction. Unfortunately, you may hear or see some of these words and phrases more frequently used in the news.

Here’s a list of over 30 extreme weather terms in English.

The beautiful aurora borealis is an example of extreme weather in English.

Temperature in English and how to talk about

Talking about the temperature is inevitable in any weather conversation. Take a look at these essential terms related to temperature in English.

Other important weather words in English

While talking about the weather may seem like the easiest conversation ever, this topic is actually way deeper than most of us realize.

Man climbs to the top of a mountain to enjoy the weather in English.

So, to make your weather conversations go beyond just discussing how rainy, sunny, or snowy it is outside, we’ve prepared a list of other important weather words in English.

15 weather-related idioms in English

It’s a fact: English would be way less fun without its idioms. And, of course, this guide wouldn’t be complete without a list of weather idioms! Some of these are very common, but others may surprise you.

Examples of weather conversation in English

Wondering how to make small talk about the weather? We’re here to save the day! Here are three simple weather conversations you can use in any social situation to break the ice.

  • Beautiful day, isn’t it?
  • Yeah, the sun has been shining all day! It’s been a while since we had such lovely weather in England.
  • You’re right! It’s pretty hot today.
  • Yes! A great day for a nice picnic.
  • It’s freezing today, don’t you think?
  • Absolutely! I think it’s around 15 degrees below zero.
  • Hopefully, it doesn’t snow.
  • Oh, I hope it does! I love snow!
  • So, what’s the weather like in your country?
  • It depends on the region. We have all four seasons.
  • And what region are you from?
  • I’m from Tenerife. It’s always hot and sunny there!
  • I love hot weather! I bet I’d be very happy there.

Interesting weather facts

If you want to impress your coworkers, friends, or family the next time that the weather topic comes up, it’s good to know a few facts and curiosities you can casually throw into the conversation.

So, here are four YouTube videos about the weather that we’ve found interesting:

  • Extreme Weather by MinuteEarth
  • 10 Strangest Weather Events in US History by SecretTruths
  • The Incredible Logistics Behind Weather Forecasting by Wendover Productions
  • 5 Creepy Weather Phenomena That Shouldn’t Be Allowed by SciShow

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It was a breeze, wasn’t it?

The weather is a topic that can come in handy in many situations, whether it’s to make small talk at a party where you don’t know anyone, fill in awkward silence, or chat with your coworkers during the office coffee break. And it doesn’t have to be boring!

With the vocabulary and expressions covered in this article, you’ll be able to confidently talk about all types of weather, make your weather conversations slightly more interesting – and impress your interlocutors with your English!

And if you’d like to learn more useful vocabulary to help you make small talk and spark conversations, check out the other articles on our English blog !

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IELTS Topics: Weather

There are certain topics in the IELTS exam which can be considered quite common. They are not guaranteed to appear in your next exam, but they are common enough that you really should spend some time studying them. One of these super common IELTS topics is weather .

I’m sure that when you first began learning English, you learned to talk about the weather. In my first teaching job, I taught this topic to kindergarten students. Even those cute little 3-year-olds could say, “It’s a sunny day!” or “It is raining.” Of course, for IELTS you need to be able to produce more advanced language than that!

Today, I want to tell you all about weather as a topic for your IELTS test. I’ll explain a little about how it might appear in the exam, and also give you some useful language for describing it.

IELTS Speaking Questions about Weather

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The IELTS speaking test is by far the most likely part of the exam to contain questions about weather. This topic could appear in any of the three parts of the speaking test, but it is most likely to occur in part one as the topic is rather shallow. In part one, you aren’t expected to say very much, and so this is the best place for simple questions about things like weather. Here are ten example questions about weather from IELTS speaking part 1:

  • What’s the weather like where you live?
  • Does the weather affect your mood?
  • Do you like sunny days?
  • What type of weather do you like best?
  • Does the weather ever affect what you do?
  • Does it bother you much when it rains?
  • What do you like to do on sunny days?
  • Does it rain a lot in your hometown?
  • Which months have the best weather in your country?
  • Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown?

All of those questions are quite simple, factual matters. There is no real complexity to them because they would be asked in part one and you will only be expected to give a basic answer. For example, let’s look at two of the questions from above:

  • It rains a lot in my hometown, even in the summer. Sometimes it’s sunny but it’s never really very warm.
  • I really like warm, sunny days the best. When the weather is like that, you can go out and do interesting things rather than being stuck indoors.

You can see that in those answers, I have given only two sentences as a reply. You might think that this is not enough, but actually it is perfectly fine. Notice that I also didn’t use any complex vocabulary. This is also acceptable because for part one the questions really will be simple. You might have a chance to show off more in part three, but don’t worry about it. Sometimes it’s best to use simple language with a high degree of accuracy.

Part two is a little harder to predict, and it’s less likely that you will get a weather question here, but it could still happen. Two cue cards that you might possibly encounter will ask you to do the following:

  • Describe your favourite kind of weather. 
  • Describe a time when you experienced extreme weather conditions. 

In each case, you would need to follow the cue card and give an appropriate response. Here is a video about describing a season, which has some overlap with the topic of weather.

Part three might have questions about weather as well, but remember that here they will be more complex and abstract. In this section, questions often get into morality, gender, age, and other difficult issues. There isn’t really too much that could be said about weather here, but you might find something like the following:

  • Do you think that weather affects people’s behaviour?

Notice that this is similar to a question from part one, but now we are talking about people in general , rather than your personal opinion. This is much harder to do, and of course here you are expected to speak for longer. You might give an answer like this:

  • I think that weather definitely affects people’s behaviour. You just have to go outside on a sunny day to see how friendly people are compared to when it’s raining. Also, when the weather is really bad you see people looking depressed and often acting with impatience towards others. People do things like fight over taxis or push rudely past each other when it’s rainy and cold. So, yeah, it definitely has an impact.

This answer is much longer than my first ones, and you can see how each sentence sort of adds a little more to the idea. There is also a basic introduction and conclusion as I tell my listener what I think and then summarize what I said. But is there much difficult weather vocabulary? Not really. There isn’t too much that you can really say in a question like this, as it relates more to a person’s mood than actual weather.

Weather for IELTS Writing

It is less common that you will encounter the topic of weather for IELTS writing, but it could still happen. For one example, you may see weather appear in task 1 as you have to describe patterns of rainfall or hours of sunshine. However, this really wouldn’t require much knowledge of the weather, as you are just expected to describe what you see.

For task 2, there is definitely more scope but the topic of weather is a bit limited. Instead, you would probably see it arise within the greater topic of environment . For example, look at the following question and sample answer. I will highlight some useful vocabulary that may be helpful for you in giving more complex descriptions of weather and the related issue of global warming.

IELTS Writing Task 2 Question: Weather

Global warming is one of the biggest threats to our environment. What causes global warming? What solutions are there to this problem?

Sample Answer

It is clear that the earth’s climate is changing due to human activity. The weather is growing increasingly erratic , and temperatures are soaring in many places. This essay will explore the reasons for this, as well as some possible solutions.

Our modern style of living is causing huge damage to the planet in a number of ways. For one thing, people want constant comfort in their homes, and this means huge amounts of energy must be generated to provide them with electricity, not to mention the production of goods that make them feel happy. As such, power stations and factories around the world ch urn out huge volumes of emissions that go straight into the atmosphere and cause terrible damage. This is compounded by emissions from cars and airplanes, which are also continually rising as the population grows and people become more mobile. Altogether, these cause global warming by changing the earth’s atmosphere and trapping heat .

The problem needs to be dealt with immediately or else there will be no chance of saving the planet later. Governments around the world need to work together to stamp out toxic emissions from factories, power stations, and transportation. Once lowered, these should also be offset by planting more trees to replace carbon dioxide with oxygen. Doing all this will take a massive effort, but it is important that the world is in agreement. Primarily, the responsibility falls on the shoulders of governments, who will need to impose regulations to stop corporations and individuals from perpetrating more destruction upon the environment .

In conclusion, the earth is dying because of human actions, and the whole world will need to act immediately to reverse the damage.

IELTS Reading and Listening Topic: Weather

I don’t really recommend preparing for IELTS reading and listening in terms of topic because actually the topics here are much wider, particularly for reading. In the reading test, you could be given a passage about almost anything, and for listening the final lecture is pretty much the same. Theoretically, any of those could well relate to weather, but you wouldn’t really be expected to know that much about it. Instead, you’d just be expected to have the basic English skills required to pick apart the grammar and main ideas.

Of course, knowing about the weather is useful and you should definitely study it. Reading and listening to English sources like news articles is always helpful and if these are about weather, it may give you a slightly better chance at IELTS listening and reading. (Pro tip: Try watching the weather forecast in English.)

Important Language for Discussing the Weather

As we have seen, most of the questions that are likely to arise in IELTS relating to the topic of weather are actually quite simple, and you wouldn’t need to know complex terminology for the topic. It would be enough to know words like hot, cold, rain, sun, etc. Of course, you also need to know the noun and adjective forms:

Most that is pretty simple, but if you want to impress the examiner a little more, you can try using slightly more specific language. By this, I mean that you don’t just have to say “rain” or “rainy.” It rains a lot in the UK, so we have many words for this type of weather. 😄

We can use other nouns to describe particular kinds of rain:

We can also use an adjective to modify the word “rain”:

  • Driving rain
  • Pouring rain
  • Torrential rain
  • Freezing rain

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We could also use some verbs to talk about how it was raining:

  • The rain battered down around us.
  • It was pouring rain all night.
  • The rain seemed to go right through us.
  • It just sprinkled down for an hour and then stopped.

You see, it is possible to extend your vocabulary a little from “rain” to using a wider range of language. None of those words or phrases is particularly “advanced” but they all offer a chance to go beyond the most basic and obvious term.

When talking about weather, there are different types of word that we can use. I showed you above that we can vary how we talk about rain by using verbs, adjectives, and nouns. Well, that is possible for some types of weather.

We can say “it is + adjective”:

  • It is sunny.
  • It is rainy.

Or “it is a(n) adjective + day”:

  • It is a sunny day.
  • It is a rainy day.

We can also say “it is verb+ing”:

  • It is raining.
  • It is snowing.

Or we can even use “there +noun”:

  • There is snow outside.
  • There will be thunder later.

Some words can be adapted to all forms:

  • It’s raining! (verb)
  • It’s rainy! (adjective)
  • There’s been a lot of rain recently. (noun)

However, others can’t:

  • It’s sunning!
  • It’s sunny!
  • There’s been a lot of sunshine recently.

Here is a PPT I made for my former students. It contains some interesting language about weather. I recommend that you download it and play it on your computer so that you can challenge yourself without seeing the answers first.

I would like to mention here that I have missed out some apparently obvious questions from above. The questions I might have also included were things like, “What’s your favourite season?” Actually, I feel that there is a slight distinction between seasons and weather , and so I will keep this particular article devoted to the latter. If you want to learn how to talk about seasons for IELTS, you can check this link .

It could also be argued that there is some crossover into the topic of climate change and environment because obviously the current phenomenon of global warming is related to the weather. However, I will also leave this aside for now and just focus on more basic weather questions.

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Speaking about the Weather in English

Common questions and responses about weather.

What's it like out? It's miserable out.

How's the weather? It's ten below. (-10 degrees)

Do you have rain? We haven't had a drop of rain for weeks.

What's the temperature there? It's 22 degrees Celsius.

It's snowing here, what's it doing there? It's pouring outside. ( raining heavily )

Beautiful day, huh? We couldn't ask for a better day than this.

What's the weather forecast? They're calling for blue skies all week.

Common errors

One common mistake learners make when talking about the weather is mixing up the noun, adjective and verb forms of weather words.

Example 1: How's the weather? It is snow (noun). incorrect It is snowy (adjective). correct It is snowing (verb). correct

Example 2: What's it like out? It is rain (noun). incorrect It is rainy (adjective). correct It is raining (verb). correct

Example 3: What's the weather like? It is sun (noun). incorrect It is sunny (adjective). correct The sun is shining (verb). correct

Now check out the words we use to talk about the weather, then do the quizzes to test your understanding:

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Listen to a weather forecast and answer the questions to practise and improve your listening skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

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Hello and good morning! Well, we're off to a good start in the south this week, as most of the rain from the weekend has disappeared – just a few patches of cloud and maybe some showers here on the east coast. They'll all clear up by lunchtime, though. Over the next day or so, London and the area around Kent can expect a couple of isolated showers, but mostly dry through until Thursday.

It's not such good news for the north-west this week, I'm afraid: more wet weather, and not a lot of sunshine. Some of today's showers will be heavy – and even thundery in Manchester and across the Pennines. Leeds will escape the thunderstorms, with drizzle and light rain only throughout the rest of the day and tonight.

Elsewhere it becomes dry today, but with some foggy patches towards Wales. In England, tomorrow morning will see a dry, bright start in most places, with high temperatures throughout the week. We might see one or two thunderstorms appearing as the week goes on, with temperatures everywhere at 29 to 30 degrees. 

By the weekend, unfortunately, the dry weather will make way for mostly cloudy skies and rain. The rain will move from Scotland, down towards the north and reach the south coast by Saturday afternoon. Temperatures, at least, will stay mostly warm at around 21 degrees for the weekend. It might feel like a nice change from the high twenties and early thirties we'll see in the week. That's all from me until tomorrow. Enjoy the mini-heatwave while you can!

What kind of weather do you like best?

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If I stay in home I like rainy and cold days, but If I want to leave I prefer sunny days. Usualy I like when it`s not so cold or hot weather.

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My country has only rainy and dry season. So, I like both season.

I like when it is sunny with a gentle breeze as it here during the Spring. In these days I can take some exercises outdoor and the light of the sun makes me feel happier and at the same time help us to make our bones stronger because of the better interaction between vitamine D and calcium.

I love cold weather, I like it a lot when it rains and the air is humid. I hate summer, on the other hand, I just can't stand temperatures above 25° Celsius.

I am fond of cold weather. Because it helps me refresh my mind and concentrate more on studying.

In my opinion I enjoy the drizzly days, because the weather is more pleasant, I feel colder, I can also watch different television programs in my bed, I enjoy it

I prefer drizzle weathers because it fells more romantic and more emitional and the rainbow after the rain it is the besttt.

Yes, it's true, drizzly days are better.

I prefer winter, As I like feeling warm and get much time to sleep well.

I like warm weather with sunshine.

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How to talk about the weather in English

by stephanieprice | Apr 19, 2018 | Vocabulary

How to talk about the weather in English

What is the weather like where you are at today? Is it always a little unpredictable or pretty consistent? Sometimes we never know, which is why everyone is always checking the weather reports. Sometimes we simply ask people, “hey, what is the weather like today?”. In this article we will show you how to talk about the weather in english.

How to talk about the weather in English

A beautiful day today, isn’t it? It’s warm and sunny and a lovely day for a walk in the park.

Or is it a bit chilly and cloudy where you are? Overcast skies and slightly rainy?

Or perhaps it’s hot and humid with a thunderstorm soon approaching?

Why is it that everyone always seems to be talking about the weather? Every culture and every language seems to have that one topic in common. Talking about the weather in English can sometimes be a bit tricky.  If we think about all of the countries that speak English, the climates are so very different. Take just the United States for example, the weather in New York is definitely not what the same as the weather in San Francisco or Los Angeles.

Why is it so important to know how to talk about the weather in English?

Well, in addition to the wide range of vocabulary used when talking about the weather in English, it’s also a really important part of ‘small talk’ and it makes conversations with strangers a lot easier!  We all have the weather in common so why not talk about it, all the time? Small talk is just polite conversation between two people that may not know each other very well. Talking about the weather is often how people start conversations with others.  Or when you just don’t know what to say, talking about the weather is a good and safe option.  

Conversation starter phrases about the weather in English

Here are some great ways to start a conversation.  They are all polite and friendly ways to speak about the weather in a way that isn’t so dry and boring.

  • Beautiful day, isn’t it?
  • Can you believe all of this rain we’ve been having?
  • It looks like it’s going to storm.
  • We couldn’t ask for a nicer day, could we?
  • How about this weather?
  • It’s so nice out today, isn’t it?
  • The weather’s nice today, right?
  • It’s freezing today! Hopefully it doesn’t snow.
  • Wow, it’s really hot/cold for this time of year.
  • It’s really been pouring all day , huh?

How to talk about the weather in English

Each of these are friendly and easy to use. These phrases can be said to really anyone and in any situation. Starting a conversation while talking about the weather is easy, all you have to do is look outside and know a bit of vocabulary . So let’s look then to some vocabulary and words that often go together.

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Vocabulary words to talk about the weather in English

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Hot/Warm/Cool/Cold

These are all words that are used to describe the temperature.  Hot is only used to describe very, very warm temperatures such as in the middle of summer.  In some parts of the world it is hot all year, however in most places only throughout the summer months.  Warm would usually be used for the Spring and sometimes the Fall. Cool/chilly are usually used for the Fall or when it is only a little cold.  Cold is only for the winter months when it is very cold and you need a heavy coat.

  • Wow, it’s so hot outside today, I’ve been sweating non-stop!
  • It’s finally warm outside and I can go out with only a t-shirt.
  • Tonight will be a little chilly so I’m going to bring an extra jacket.
  • Can you believe how cold it’s been lately with all of this snow?

Sunny/Rainy/Cloudy

Sunny is used to describe a clear day with no clouds in the sky. Rainy is when it is dark and cloudy with rain.  Cloudy is simply when there are many, many clouds in the sky without the sun.

  • I strongly prefer sunny days to rainy days because there’s nothing better than relaxing at the beach.
  • I wish it wasn’t cloudy today… Everyone planned to sun bath at the beach!

Windy/Misty/Foggy

Windy is when there is a lot of wind, usually very strong with the trees blowing all around.  Misty is a bit of a mix between foggy and rainy. If you know the city of San Francisco, this is exactly what misty is.  There is light moisture in the air but not full rain. Foggy is basically when it is cloudy but on the ground.

  • It is so windy that it almost blew me over when I tried to walk outside.
  • Everyone always thinks San Francisco is warm but really it is often foggy and misty, especially in the evenings.
  • Last night it was so foggy when I was driving home that I could barely see in front of me!

Dry and humid usually refer to climates in general but sometimes that can change based on season. In general, the tropical jungles of somewhere like Brazil are very humid, or moist, very wet.  Whereas the climate in California or in Spain and generally very dry, meaning that there is no moisture in the air.

  • Wow, it’s so humid today that I started sweating right when I walked outside!
  • I prefer dry weather to humid weather because it’s much easier to do my hair.

Stormy/Thunder/Lightning

Stormy describes when the weather is overall very dark, cloudy and rainy. When there is a storm, thunder is the sound that you hear which is actually the sound from the lightning, or the light flashes in the sky.

  • I wouldn’t go outside right now, it’s really stormy!
  • All of this loud thunder is making my dog very nervous.
  • Did you see that intense lightening flash? It really lit up the entire sky.

Well, now you’re ready! Talking about the weather in English is easy! Just take some of the simple conversation starters and talk up a storm(talk a lot) with random people anywhere! You don’t know what to talk about with some new people you just met? Perhaps the weather could be of some assistance. Is it raining cats and dogs(to be raining a lot, non-stop) right now? Let’s see what other ways and phrases to talk about the weather in English that you can think of! Let us know some of your creative ideas!

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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Weather

Questions and Answers

1. What’s the weather like where you live?

Sample answer 1: My hometown has pretty consistent weather . It’s usually warm in the summer and cold in the winter. Sometimes there can be dry spells , but we get a normal amount of rain and snow . I like that we go through all the seasons. It’s nice to have a change every once in a while .

Sample answer 2: The city I live in has a continental climate which means it has distinct four seasons. Temperatures could vary a lot; it could go up to 40 degrees Celsius in the summer and could reach minus 20 in the winter months. Most people like the weather, but I think it’s too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. Actually, l’m thinking about moving to another city.

2. Do you prefer cold or hot weather?

If I have to make a choice, it will be the hot weather. That’s because it’s gonna be awesome to take a snapshot near the beach or in the rose garden. I don’t know why. Perhaps when sweating , I’m sort of like photogenic and full of beans .

3. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

If I have to choose one, I will go for dry weather. I have lived in both dry and humid places; the humid weather makes my clothes always stick on my body, and I feel like I have to work harder to breathe . Dry weather isn’t the best, but I think it’s much more manageable . A humidifier at home and body creams can mostly solve all the negatives.

4. Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When/How often?

Yeah, I formed the habit of checking the weather forecast when I was a primary school student, so now, every day before I go to work, I just check the updating info on my cellphone. And when I hang out with my friends on weekends, I will definitely attach much importance to the weather forecast. You know, it’s gonna be a disappointment if we are soaked .

5. What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?

6. Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?

7. What kind of weather do you like most?

I really love rainy weather. It’s so nice when it’s cool outside and there’s a little bit of rain. I also feel so cozy staying inside and watching a storm roll in . It’s so fascinating to watch lightning. But I also like sunny weather. It’s really nice to just sit and soak up the view .

8. Do you like the weather in your hometown?

I think it would be nice to try living in a place where it’s sunny all the time. I really love the beach, so if I could live somewhere by the ocean, that would be amazing. I’m not sure if I’d want to stay forever, but it could be cool for a while .

9. What’s your favourite kind of weather?  

It depends what I’m doing really. If I’m doing something outside, I like the weather to be sunny but not too hot because it gets a bit uncomfortable after a while. If I’m inside, I love listening to the rain beating against the window and the wind howling outside.

10. What is the climate like in your country? 

I’m from Ireland, so the thing people always complain about is the rain. It is right on the edge of Europe so we get lots of rain rolling in off the Atlantic. However, because we are an island it means that we don’t get very harsh winters and it hardly ever snows. I think temperate is the word to describe our climate-not too hot, not too cold.

11. Does the weather effect people’s lives in your country ?

Yes, very much so. In the winter it is really grey all the time and it gets dark very early in the afternoon. The lack of sunlight leads to some people getting a bit depressed and I imagine that’s why people drink much more wine and whiskey in the winter to cope with how dull everything is.

12. Do people change in the summer?

Absolutely, as soon as the sun starts to shine and it gets warmer, people start to have barbecues, do more outdoor activities and are generally happier. Unfortunately, it doesn’t last very long but people definitely make the most of it while the weather is good.

13. Is there any type of weather you really don’t like?

I don’t mind when it’s raining or windy and I don’t mind when it’s cold, but when it’s cold, windy and raining all that the same time, well that’s horrible, especially if you have to work or do something outside. I remember when we were at school we would have to go outside in horrible weather to do P.E. and I detested every minute of it.

14. Does bad weather ever effect transport in your country? 

As I said before, it rarely snows, but when it does the transportation system collapses. People are just not used to driving in the snow and the whole country pretty much grinds to a halt. Buses and trains normally stop running completely until the snow thaws.

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This is a full IELTS speaking test that contains parts 1-3 with appropriate questions. It is very useful to learn speaking vocabulary not as individual words, but as they come in natural speech. To help you in exam preparation, we gathered a variety of IELTS Speaking questions + answers + advanced vocabulary for weather topic .

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What's the weather in your country?

The weather in my country is pretty nice. We have a mild climate A climate without extreme weather conditions. , so it's never boiling hot An expression to describe a very hot weather. in the summer or freezing cold Very cold. in the winter.

Does the weather affect your mood?

Yes... Cold, gloomy days Days with dark clouds and dull light. put me in a bad mood. I love summertime, when it's warm and sunny.

Do you like rainy days?

Yes, absolutely ! I like when it rains... I love all the freshness around, the cool breeze A nice gentle wind. after a heavy rain Rain with a lot of water. . It's wonderful!

What is your favourite season?

Do you like winters?

No, not really ... For me winter is the most depressing season, because where I live it's freezing cold Very cold. in the winter. Moreover , the days are short and you can't do a lot of outdoor activities.

Now, have a look at the card and prepare a monologue.

  • What the weather is like
  • Why do you like it
  • Where you can exprerience such weather conditions.

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Does air pollution affect the weather?

Yes, it does... It affects the overall temperature of the world, making the weather warmer. Also , it often causes smog A cloud of pollution. and gloomy weather Weather with dark clouds and dull light. .

Do you think that weather affects people's behaviour?

Yes, I think that people respond to bad weather... In my opinion , during cold and dull days people are more depressed and irritated than usual... While bright sunshine The heat and light of the sun. and warmth makes us feel good.

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A look at this weekend’s weather ahead of the Gasparilla Music Festival

  • Michaela Mulligan Times staff
  • Gabrielle Calise Times staff

The Gasparilla Music Festival, a weekend-long outdoor music event in Tampa, will likely clash with several rounds of rain anticipated this weekend, forecasters say.

The festival kicks off Friday , the sole day this weekend with little to no rain expected. By Saturday, two weak cold fronts originating from the Gulf of Mexico are expected to crawl across the state. The fronts are likely to bring multiple spells of showers Saturday and Sunday across Tampa Bay, said Rick Davis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Tampa Bay office.

There is a small chance of thunderstorms, Davis said. However the weather service is not expecting any severe weather associated with the fronts.

“This is going to be a kind of messy system,” Davis said.

For those with tickets to the festival, running Friday through Sunday at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, know the show is still planned to run rain or shine.

There will not be refunds given if extreme weather causes a performance to be canceled, which was the case on one of the days in 2023.

“Last year it was so windy. I don’t believe that’s the situation this weekend,” said Gasparilla Music Festival spokesperson Michelle Gutenstein Hinz. “We really encourage people to come and bring their shiny, happy faces.”

Saturday will start out with a 30 to 40% chance of rain. From then on, rain chances only go up.

By the afternoon, Davis said there will be a 60 to 70% chance of rain. By Saturday night, when Young the Giant will take the stage to headline, there will be a 100% chance of rain.

The heaviest downpours are expected that night, Davis said.

Sunday will begin with a 60% chance of rain, which will slowly diminish throughout the day. Winds are likely to pick up slightly — up to 15 mph, Davis said.

“By Florida standards, this is going to be a pretty ugly Sunday,” Davis said.

The weather service is anticipating up to 2 inches of rain regionwide over the weekend.

5-Day & Weekend Outlook 🔮: 🌤️ Warmer and dry today and Friday as high pressure remains over the area ☔️ Cloudy and cooler weekend as a cold front and showers/few storms push across the peninsula 📈 Improving conditions and warmer on Monday with high pressure returning #FLwx pic.twitter.com/vBodqrRIG6 — NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) February 15, 2024

Sunday will be the coolest day of the weekend, when temperatures will struggle to reach 60 degrees in Tampa.

The rainy forecast is a typical symptom of an El Niño winter in Florida, Davis said. An El Niño often brings a cooler, wetter winter to the South and a drier, warmer winter to the North.

The rain is likely to move out of the area by Sunday night, Davis said, leaving behind cooler, drier air for the week ahead.

“We will have a very pleasant week, most people will say,” Davis said.

Michaela Mulligan a climate and environment reporter. Reach her at [email protected].

Gabrielle Calise is a culture reporter who covers music, nostalgia and offbeat Florida trends. Reach her at [email protected].

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Daytona 500 racing weekend continues despite weather concerns

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — With a full slate of racing scheduled leading up to the Daytona 500, the engines revved up early this weekend, thanks to a rainy forecast.

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Some racing events in daytona have already been rescheduled due to inclement weather nascar does have a weather policy for fans , which can allow them to exchange tickets when races are postponed or rescheduled forecast:  rain chances a near certainty this weekend see also:  storylines at daytona 500 set stage for plenty of racing drama.

The Arca Hard Rock Bet 200 was moved up to Friday night and ran after the truck series race. Rain has been moving in on Central Florida, but luckily racers and fans got in as much action as they could last night.

The inclement weather definitely isn't what race fans what to see this weekend, but they say that they're happy to be here and glad they've experienced what they've been able to see.

Wayne Stevens said he's lived in the Daytona area for decades and he's staying optimistic.

"I’ve lived in Florida for 52 years, moved here in 1972. It would rain across there and the sun would be out over here, so we don’t know,” he said.

NASCAR does have a weather policy for fans , which can allow them to exchange tickets when races are postponed or rescheduled.

Could delays boost local businesses?

Delays could mean a boost for businesses already banking on the busy weekend. During rain delays, people still have to eat says a local server.

“People are going to need something to do (...) and somewhere to eat, so hopefully we can get people to come out of their little shell and come check us out,” said Bella Robinson, who works at Adam's Egg in Daytona Beach.

Business always spikes this time of year at the restaurant, but this year has been a little different.

Robinson says she hasn’t seen as many people as in years past. She believes more people are choosing to stay closer to the racetrack.

“I think people are being very careful with what they’re spending money on and with these events costing so much already, I think they’re being really careful about what they spend on food and supplies and gas – anything extra is just kind of on the back burner this year, because it’s definitely not been as busy as normal,” she said.

Even with the possible foot traffic from washed out race fans, the rain can be a bummer.

“The 500, the Rolex, the Super Motocross: they all rain out every single year – but, oh well, we play in the rain here, so it doesn’t matter,” said Robinson. 

If the rain does draw in more customers, Robinson says she’ll be willing to serve them a little longer until they can head back to the racetrack.

UK weather: Britons face weekend washout amid yellow warning for heavy rain

The Met Office's yellow warning for heavy rain is in place until 9am on Sunday and covers large parts of England and Wales.

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Millions of Britons face a weekend washout with a yellow alert in place for heavy rain in large parts of England and Wales, and flood warnings issued.

The Met Office has said the rainfall from the Atlantic is moving across the UK.

Its yellow warning for heavy rain lasts until 9am on Sunday and covers southern England, the Midlands and much of Wales.

Originally, the alert covered all of England and Wales when it was issued on Friday .

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The Met Office said: "Whilst rain is still expected across all of England and Wales later on Saturday into early Sunday, the warning has been cancelled for much of north Wales and northern and western England as impacts are now less likely."

The Environment Agency has issued 11 flood warnings and 113 alerts in England, while Natural Resources Wales issued one alert in South Pembrokeshire.

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Forecaster Craig Snell said the "ground is already a little bit more saturated across England and Wales compared to Scotland and Northern Ireland, so they'll be a little more sensitive to the rainfall".

He added: "Some parts could see disruption, transport may be a little bit delayed and if you're driving on the roads your journey may take a little bit longer due to spray and road closures."

In its outlook for the week ahead, the Met Office said that Monday will see "showery rain pushing southeastwards... followed by showers in the North".

It added: "Further rain in the North overnight on Tuesday sinking southwards. Unsettled for many on Wednesday. Staying fairly mild."

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Daytona 500 weather: Will NASCAR's biggest race be delayed or postponed?

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Saturday and Sunday's on-track activity for NASCAR's national series could be impacted by rain at Daytona International Speedway.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series' 300-mile race is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, while the Daytona 500 Cup race is scheduled for Sunday. NASCAR moved the ARCA Menards Series race from early Saturday afternoon to late Friday due to the incoming weather. The National Weather Service's forecast isn't kind to Saturday afternoon racing, and Sunday's racing chances are uncertain too.

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The National Weather Service's forecast calls for an 90% chance of rain on Saturday, with rain chances starting in the morning and increasing throughout the day. The NWS notes rain could be heavy at times. The NASCAR Xfinity Series race is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. The NWS forecasts rain throughout the evening and into Sunday morning.

The National Weather Service forecasts a 90% chance of rain for Sunday as well, noting the rain "could be heavy at times". The current hourly forecast calls for a 81% chance for precipitation at the scheduled race time (2:30 p.m. ET, 1:30 p.m. CT). It falls to a 50% chance in the evening. It'll be cloudy skies regardless. Forecasted temperatures top out at about 61 degrees and hover in the high 50s throughout the day and evening.

The NWS forecast calls for a 20% chance of rain on Monday, mostly before lunch time, with the percentages slowly falling throughout the day. Historically, a Sunday rainout has produced a Monday night Daytona 500, and Monday night's forecast currently calls for mostly skies and a minimal chance of rain.

Has the Daytona 500 been rescheduled or postponed?

Not yet, but it's becoming more likely.

The 2024 Daytona 500 is still scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. CT Sunday and be televised by Fox. The forecast for race time makes it unclear as to whether or not NASCAR will have a window to get the race in on Sunday, with showers expected in the area in the early afternoon.

NASCAR already postponed the Xfinity race to Monday.

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