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title: "Types of Weather"
description: "Identify and describe different types of weather — sunny, rainy, windy, snowy, cloudy, foggy, stormy — and describe what the weather is like today using simple vocabulary"
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# Types of Weather

Identify and describe different types of weather — sunny, rainy, windy, snowy, cloudy, foggy, stormy — and describe what the weather is like today using simple vocabulary

Subject: Science · Area: Weather & Climate · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/types-of-weather-mt_jc9k_HJQGd

## Ready when they can

- Name at least five types of weather
- Describe today's weather accurately using appropriate vocabulary
- Match weather types to simple pictures or symbols

## Lesson: Types of Weather

Weather is what the sky and air are like. It can change from morning to night. Sunny means the sun shines and the sky is blue. Rainy means water drops fall from the clouds. Windy means the air moves fast. It can blow your hat off. Snowy means white flakes drift down. They feel cold. Cloudy means clouds cover the sky. Foggy means a low cloud sits on the ground. Things far away look hidden. Stormy means thunder booms and lightning flashes.

*(drawing: This chart shows how many days had each weather type this month.)*

**Example.** Today, Mia looks out her window. The sky is gray and full of clouds. Small drops of rain hit the glass. Mia says it is cloudy and rainy today.

**Tip.** If you are not sure, look at the sky first. Check for clouds, rain, snow, or wind before you decide. Weather pictures help too. A sun means sunny, and a cloud with drops means rainy.

**Recap.** Weather changes every day: sunny, rainy, windy, snowy, cloudy, foggy, or stormy.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Opens up

- [Storm Safety](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/storm-safety-mt_4pLvMN8uzL)
- [Weather vs Climate](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/weather-vs-climate-mt_AB-TEMXSGJ)
- [Dressing for the Weather](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/dressing-for-the-weather-mt_Dj2xr8CoI0)
- [Seasons & Weather Patterns](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/seasons-and-weather-patterns-mt_fI-8iqf_Id)
- [Geography & Local Weather](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/geography-and-local-weather-mt_hjJkBWruO6)
- [Using Weather Instruments](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/using-weather-instruments-mt_sA0RvWXSYY)
- [Rain & Puddles](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/rain-and-puddles-mt_TlLE4cZgOr)