LearnEnglish Kids Weather Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering basic weather conditions, extreme weather phenomena, and temperature terms from the British Council LearnEnglish Kids series.

Hot

Weather characterized by a high temperature of around $30^\circ\text{C}$, bright sunshine, and feeling very warm.

Cold

Weather characterized by a low temperature near $0^\circ\text{C}$, requiring warm clothing such as a hat and scarf, and often associated with snowflakes.

Warm

Weather with a comfortable, moderate temperature of around $20^\circ\text{C}$ accompanied by mild sunshine.

Sunny

Weather dominated by direct light and sunshine from the sun with few or no clouds in the sky.

Rainy

Weather characterized by water falling from clouds in liquid droplets.

Cloudy

Weather where the sky is full of or covered by clouds, obscuring direct sunlight.

Windy

Weather marked by strong, moving currents of air that blow leaves and bend umbrellas.

Snowy

Weather characterized by frozen precipitation falling from clouds in the form of white snowflakes.

Stormy

Severe atmospheric weather characterized by dark clouds, heavy rain, and flashes of lightning.

Foggy

Weather obscured by thick, low-lying cloud or mist near the ground that reduces visibility.

Freezing

Extremely cold weather where the temperature drops below $0^\circ\text{C}$, causing water to form icicles and people to shiver intensely.

Boiling

Extremely hot weather with temperatures reaching around $40^\circ\text{C}$, causing intense heat and sweating under severe sun.

Hail

Precipitation consisting of small, hard pellets or balls of ice falling from clouds.

Flood

An overflow of a large amount of water submerging land, vehicles, and houses.

Hurricane

A violent tropical storm characterized by powerful winds, torrential rain, and massive ocean waves that cause severe coastal damage.

Tornado

A violently rotating funnel cloud extending from a dark storm cloud down to the ground, capable of throwing debris and causing destruction.