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Weather

Atmospheric conditions for a short-term and specific place that can vary.

Climate

Long-term weather patterns for a particular area.

Meteorologists

Scientists who study and predict weather using specific factors or variables.

Temperature

Measure of the average kinetic energy of air particles, measured with a thermometer.

Humidity

Amount of water vapor in the air, measured with a psychrometer.

Air pressure

Weight or force of the air pushing down on the surface below, measured with a barometer.

Wind speed

Describes how fast the wind is blowing, measured with an anemometer.

Precipitation

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail falling from clouds to Earth's surface, often measured using a rain gauge.