Weather

Weather

Conditions of the atmosphere at a particular place at a given time.

Climate

Average weather in a certain place over a longer period.

Tropical Maritime Climate

A climate characterized by hot and humid conditions, experienced in the Philippines.

Meteorology

The study of the atmosphere and weather.

Sunny Day

A day when less than half the sky is covered with clouds.

Cloudy Day

A day when more than half the sky is covered with clouds.

Rainy Day

A day when continuous rain is expected throughout the day.

Windy Day

A day when winds are forecasted to blow at 18 km/h or faster.

Stormy Day

A day when thunderstorms may occur, often with heavy rain and gusty winds.

PAGASA

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, responsible for monitoring weather in the Philippines.

Air Temperature

Measure of the hotness or coldness of the atmosphere.

Thermometer

An instrument used to measure air temperature.

Air Pressure

Weight of the air pressing down on the surface of Earth.

Barometer

An instrument used to measure air pressure.

Humidity

The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.

Psychrometer

An instrument used to measure humidity.

Wind

Moving air.

Anemometer

An instrument used to measure the speed of the wind.

Wind Vane

An instrument that shows the direction of the wind.

Cloud

Made up of tiny water droplets floating in the atmosphere.

Precipitation

Any moisture that falls from the air to the ground.