Weather and Science Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary terms and definitions related to weather patterns, scientific measurement, and atmospheric observations.

ideal

Perfect; the best it can be.

interaction

Two things working together or changing each other.

forecast

A report that tells us what the weather will be like in the future.

initial

First; at the very beginning.

instability

When the air is not steady or calm, which can cause a storm.

intermittent

Stopping and starting again; not continuous.

phenomena

Amazing or interesting things that happen in nature (like lightning or rainbows).

sweltering

Very, very hot.

variables

Different things that can change.

barometer

A tool that measures air pressure to see if a storm is coming.

gauge

A tool used to measure the amount of something.

inference

A smart guess you make using clues.

mackerel

Clouds that look like fish scales, which means rain is coming.

molecules

Tiny, invisible pieces that make up everything (like water or air).

precipitation

Water that falls from the sky (like rain, snow, or sleet).