Common Weather Types
Explore the various weather patterns that occur in our atmosphere and learn how they develop.
Sunny Weather
Clear skies occur when high-pressure systems dominate, pushing clouds away and allowing sunlight to reach the ground unobstructed. These conditions typically bring stable, pleasant weather with minimal wind.
Rainy Weather
Rain forms when water vapor in clouds condenses around tiny particles and becomes too heavy to remain suspended. Different types of rain include drizzle, showers, and steady precipitation from weather fronts.
Cloudy Weather
Clouds form when warm, moist air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense. Different cloud types indicate various weather conditions, from fair weather cumulus to storm-producing cumulonimbus.
Snowy Weather
Snow occurs when water vapor freezes directly into ice crystals in sub-freezing temperatures. The type of snow depends on temperature and humidity, creating everything from light flurries to heavy snowfalls.
Foggy Weather
Fog is essentially a cloud at ground level, forming when the air becomes saturated with moisture. Common types include radiation fog on clear nights and advection fog when warm air moves over cool surfaces.
Windy Weather
Wind is caused by differences in air pressure, as air moves from high-pressure to low-pressure areas. Local geography, temperature differences, and pressure systems all influence wind speed and direction.