Elements Of Weather

The observable or measurable parts of the atmosphere at a certain time such as temperature wind speed types of precipitation cloud cover air pressure and humidity.

Brings cooler temperatures and might bring a quick rain or snowstorm. Clear sunny skies with drier air and nicer more easant weather then happen afterwards

The forward edge of a warm air mass

The forward edge of a cold air mass

How fast the wind is moving at a particular time. The faster the wind the faster the clouds and storms move from place to place

Winds that blow over long distances in a predictable direction. Trade winds and jet streams are examples of global winds.

Winds that blow over a small area that are created by changes in temperature over water and land, or mountains and valleys. Examples are: land breeze sea breeze, mountain breeze, and valley breeze.

A weather instrument used for measuring air temperature.

A weather instrument used for measuring air pressure

A weather instrument used for measuring wind-speed

A weather instrument that shows direction (North, South, East or West) the wind is blowing

Liquid or solid form of water that falls from the clouds to earth. Rain snow, sleet, or hail

The amount of moisture and water vapor in the area. The higher the humidity the warmer the air feels around you (only living things can feel humidity)

The height up into the atmosphere from sea level the higher you go up the colder the temperature gets

The distance North or South (measured in degrees) of the equator. The farther north or south you move the colder the temperature gets. The suns rays are more direct near the equator. As you move away from the equator the suns rays become more slanted.