Description of the weather in English: words, expressions and examples of texts. A story about the weather Weather topic with translation

Weather is the state of the atmosphere regarding heat or cold, humidity or dryness, and so on. But when learning weather vocabulary in English, it is important to remember that some have both a noun form and a verb and adjective form.

drizzle	light rain
light rain	light rain (diameter about 0.5 mm, with a fall speed of 2 m/s and a fall rate of no more than 1 mm h)
moderate rain	moderate rain (diameter 1 mm, with a fall of 4 m/s and an amount of 4 mm h)
strong rain	heavy rain (diameter about 1.5 mm with a fall of 5 m/s and an amount of 15 mm h)
heavy rain	heavy rain (diameter 2 mm, fall 6 m/s, amount 40 mm h).
violent rain	very heavy rain (diameter 6 mm, fall 8 m/s and amount more than 100 mm h)
rainfall	precipitation
precipitation	precipitation
rain falls in torrents	the rain is pouring down in torrents

Examples for describing weather in English with the word rain:

Natural disasters in English

The weather is not always favorable and there are special ones to describe such situations:

earthquake	earthquake
catastrophe	catastrophe
tsunami	tsunami
tornado/twister	tornado
snowfall	snowfall
eruption	eruption
Avalanche	avalanche
flood	flood
wildfire	forest fire
drought	drought
snowstorm	blizzard

Examples in English with translation:

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Basic sentences in English about the weather

When we talk about weather in English, we use some common structures:

1. It + be (is, will be, etc.) + (adjective) = description of the weather. For example: It is a windy day. It's stuffy air. It's rainy season. What's the weather today? – The weather is sunny.
2. It + be ( , was, be, etc.) + a + adjective + noun (day, morning, afternoon, night, etc.). For example: It was a cold day.
3. There is (there are) + adjective + noun (day, morning, afternoon, night, etc.). For example: There is a warm May evening.

Nouns to adjectives: Adding a “y” at the end English noun associated with the description of weather, we turn it into an adjective: wind-windy, stuff-stuffy, rain-rainy, sun-sunny, cloud-cloudy, fog-foggy, gloom-gloomy, storm-stormy, ice-icy, drizzle- drizzly, misty-misty, breeze-breezy, frost-frosty.

Let's look at another rule: It is rain (snow, hail, etc.) - incorrect.

The correct way to say this in English is:

• It’s raining (It’s snowing) Or: The rain is falling (The snow is falling down).
• It is a rainy day (morning/season).
• There is heavy rain.

Phrases and expressions to describe the weather in English

About warm weather in English

To talk about warm weather in English, use the following words:

warm weather	warm weather
sunny weather	sunny weather
sunlit	sunlit
a spell of good weather	period of good weather
swimming and vacations	swimming and relaxation
warmest season	warm time
summer solstice	summer solstice
walks on the beach	walks on the beach
breeze	light wind
atmosphere	atmosphere
warmth	warm
a heat wave	heat wave
hot, dry conditions	hot and dry conditions
hot and hazy weather	hot and foggy weather
torrid – very hot and dry	very hot and dry
cool summer nights	cool summer nights
the fresh wind blows	the wind blows
the grass is wet	grass is wet
the earth smells of earth	the earth smells like earth
It's quiet in the afternoon	quiet in the afternoon

Example sentences to describe warm weather in English:

About cold inclement weather in English

English words and expressions to describe cold:

cold weather	cold
chilly weather – uncomfortably cool or cold	cold weather (uncomfortable from the cold)
chilly day	cold day
chilly out	cold (chilly)
piercing cold	piercing cold
fierce cold	bitter cold
icy rain	freezing rain
low temperatures	low temperatures
wind and weather	bad weather
overcast sky, overcast/overcast weather	cloudy sky, cloudy weather
bad weather/foul weather	bad weather (bad weather)
glowy day	gloomy (gloomy) day
inclement weather	inclement weather
it is getting colder	it's getting colder
bit nippy today	a little frosty today

Words for a story about the sky in English with translation

The table shows English words to describe the sky:

color of the sky	sky color
white clouds	White clouds
storm cloud/thundercloud/swarm	thundercloud
extraterrestrial space	extraterrestrial space
vault	vault
the luminous stars	luminous stars (stars shedding light)
horizon	horizon
the night sky	night sky
Venus	Venus
Mercury	Mercury
planets, comets and meteors	planets, comets and meteors
the Sun	Sun
the Moon	Moon
twinkling of the stars	twinkling stars

English sentences with translation into Russian:

Describing windy weather in English with translation

The following English words and expressions will help describe windy weather:

windy weather	windy weather
gentle wind (light wind)	gentle (light breeze)
the wind blowing strongly/blustery wind	raging wind
strong or hard wind/ high winds	strong wind/strong winds
fierce rustling of leaves	strong (violent) rustling of leaves
hurricane force	hurricane force
loud and deafening	loud and deafening
bleak, thin wind	dull, weak wind
violent gust of wind	strong gust of wind
windswept	windswept (open to all winds)
boisterous	frantic
brisk (fresh)	fresh
movement of air	air movement
fair wind	favourable wind

Examples of English sentences to describe windy weather:

Description of the weather in spring in English with translation

What is the weather in spring?	What's the weather like in spring?
When spring begins, you expect good weather right away and you want to go out and wear lighter clothes. Spring is by definition the “crazy season”. Spring is alternating moments that make us think of summer, others that remind us how winter has just passed.	When spring begins, you expect good weather right away and want to go outside in light clothes. Spring is by definition a “crazy season.” Spring has alternating moments that make us think of summer, others that remind us as if winter has just passed.
Why are these strong changes in temperature? Spring is one of the four seasons of the temperate zones as well as the one that marks the transition between winter and summer. Extreme natural events become a norm: it increases variability by alternating dry seasons with rainier seasons.	Why such strong temperature changes? Spring is one of the four seasons of the temperate zones, marking the transition between winter and summer. Extreme natural events become the norm: it increases variability, alternating dry seasons with wet seasons.
But still spring is perhaps the most waited season which warms us up after the long winter grayness and throws us towards the hot summer and the long-awaited holidays. With spring, nature awakens. Winter was long, it never seemed to end.	But still, spring is perhaps the most anticipated season, which warms us up after a long winter's greyness and leads us to a hot summer and long-awaited holidays. With spring, nature wakes up. The winter was long and it seemed like it would never end.
There have been days when the sun has not even peeped out. We had fog, clouds and a lot of snow. Now everything is painted and it shines. The trees, the flowers, the animals, woke up in the first rays of the sun. The birds already build their nests before the mud dries completely.	There were days when the sun didn't even appear. We had fog, clouds and a lot of rain. Now, instead, everything is colored and shiny. Trees, flowers, animals woke up in the first rays of the sun. The birds are already building their nests before the mud is completely dry.
A nearby stream already smells of violets and frogs, now awake from hibernation, brighten up their days with their croaking. The whole forest smells of spring. The sun warms the laws. The March drizzle bathes the daisies that raise their heads on the slender stems.	The nearby stream smells of violets and frogs, now awake from hibernation and brightening up their days with croaking. The whole forest smells like spring. The sun warms the lawns. The March rain washes the daisies, which have raised their heads on thin stems.
I close my eyes and feel the heady perfume of the flowers just bloomed. I listen to the chirping of birds like a concert of flutes and violins. The young grass touches my hands. I open my eyes and see a blue sky painted with air clouds. The sun warms my skin.	I close my eyes and feel the heady aroma of newly bloomed flowers blooming. I listen to the chirping of birds, similar to a concert of flutes and violins. Young grass touches my hands. I open my eyes and see a blue sky with airy clouds. The sun warms my skin.

Description of winter weather in English with translation

Winter is not a season loved by many: the temperatures that fall, the days that are getting shorter and the weather conditions that are not always favorable create an overall feeling of dullness. The cold that grips us and make s us put our hands well in the back of our coat pockets is a constant for several months of the year.	Winter is not a favorite season for many. Temperatures that drop, days that get shorter, and weather conditions that aren't always favorable create a general feeling of confusion. The cold that grips us and forces us to warm our hands in our coat pockets is constant for several months of the year.
Many of us would like to hibernate and wake up in the spring, but unfortunately it is not possible. Yet winter also has something magical, just know how to see it. I love winter: hats, gloves, giant sweaters, colored scarves, chimneys waiting for something that you do not know, sudden changes in weather, rain, snow, cold, plaid on the couch and my cats that cheer me up with their purr.	Many of us would like to hibernate (or spend the winter in warm regions) and wake up in the spring, but, unfortunately, this is not possible. But winter also has something magical, just know how to see it. I love winter: hats, gloves, giant sweaters, colored scarves, umbrellas, chimneys waiting for something you don't know, sudden changes weather, rain, snow, cold, a blanket on the sofa and my cats who purr and encourage me.
If you live in a particularly cold area, winter is also synonymous with snow: this frozen rain that whitens the surrounding landscape also seems to muffle all sorts of sound and gives the surrounding landscape something magical and fairytale. It is rain and snow that slow down the world for a while and make the landscape surreal.	If you live in a particularly cold place, winter is also synonymous with snow: this frozen rain, which bleaches the surrounding landscape, also seems to muffle all sorts of sounds and give the surrounding landscape something magical and fairytale-like. It's rain and snow that slow down the world for a while and make the landscape surreal.
Sink into a lonely melancholy inhaling the scent of the pungent cold that inflames the cheeks. It is in this season, in fact, that Christmas is celebrated and here everything smells of ginger, hot chocolate and the family heat becomes stronger.	Immerse yourself in lonely melancholy, inhaling the smell of sharp cold that heats your cheeks. This is the season when Christmas is celebrated, and everything here smells of ginger, hot chocolate and family warmth.
You wrap yourself in a warm plaid sitting on a soft sofa and admire the lights of the city outside the window. Rain, wind and snow do not seem terrible but give the city a different appearance, perhaps more melancholic, but no less romantic. The frosty air gives us a sort of shock every morning when we leave the house as if to remind us that we are alive.	You are wrapped in a warm blanket, sitting on a soft sofa, and admiring the city lights outside the window. Rain, wind and snow do not seem so terrible, but they give the city a different look, perhaps more melancholy, but no less romantic. The frosty air hits us every morning when we leave the house, as if to remind us that we are alive.

Description of the summer weather in English with translation

Summer is the hot season. The weather is always beautiful; you just have to be careful and do not cook under the sun.	Summer is a hot season. The weather is always beautiful; you just need to be careful not to get fried in the sun.
It is rare that it rains at this time of year. But the summer rain freshens. The summer weather is often quite stable and temperatures are pleasant both inland and along the coast.	It rarely rains at this time of year. But summer rain is refreshing. Summer weather is often quite stable and temperatures are pleasant both inland and along the coast.
As soon as the summer takes over the world as a rule at the end of May or the beginning of June you can see that people go out in the sun after a long and cold winter make a barbecue in the parks or on the beach. Temperatures in the summer can reach 25 or 30 degrees and there is almost no moisture in the air. Even the nights are often hot and the temperature of the water in the sea and in the numerous inland lakes usually reaches 18 degrees or more.	Once summer takes hold of the world, usually around the end of May or beginning of June, you can see people getting out in the sun after a long and cold winter, having barbecues in parks or on the beach. Temperatures in summer can reach 25 or 30 degrees, and there is almost no moisture in the air. Even the nights are often hot, and the water temperature in the sea and in the numerous inland lakes usually reaches 18 degrees or more.
The blue sky is without clouds. A walk on the water’s edge when it’s sunset time and the beach is empty.	Blue sky without clouds. Walking along the edge of the water when it's sunset time and the beach is empty.
It's hot, very hot, you cannot breathe. The beaches are already crowded.	It's hot, very hot, you can't breathe. The beaches are already crowded.

Description of the weather in autumn in English with translation

Today is just an autumn day: I notice looking out the window of my room that the first fog has arrived. What sadness! Everything looks so gray, so dark. It is a little colder and a light rain has transformed what was a beautiful colorful carpet into a slippery mud and leaf mixture.	Today is an autumn day: looking out the window of my room, I notice that the first fog has appeared. What sadness! Everything looks so gray, so dark. It's a little colder and a light rain has turned what had been a beautiful colorful carpet into slippery mud and a mixture of leaves.
The nature now shows off its new appearance. How many colors! Infinite gradations of reddish, yellow and brown enliven the still silent landscape. The black clouds slowly fill the sky with sadness, at which point you take refuge at home, close your eyes and you start dreaming.	Nature is now showing a new look. How many flowers! Endless gradations of reddish, yellow and brown hues enliven the quiet landscape. Black clouds slowly fill the sky with sadness, and at this moment you take refuge at home, close your eyes and begin to dream.
Time passes, the leaves fall, and the rains rustle in the air. Outside, meanwhile, flocks of birds are heading south, ready to face a long journey.	Time passes, leaves fall, and rain sounds in the air. Flocks of birds are heading south, ready for a long journey.
Then night falls, even colder and chilling than the day. I like to feel the humidity in the autumn air even if it is easy to get sick; and I like this unmistakable smell of slightly rotten leaves. In short, it is a wonderful season full of surprises.	Then night comes, even colder than the day. I love feeling the moisture in the fall air, even if it makes me sick easily; and I love that unmistakable smell of slightly rotten leaves. In short, it's a wonderful season full of surprises.
A mist covers almost the whole landscape. Everything that surrounds me begins to change according to the season, the days get shorter, the frost rests on the grass, the first mists appear and the swallows migrate to the warmer countries. Autumn is a melancholy season.	Fog covers almost the entire landscape. Everything around me begins to change depending on the season, the days become shorter, frost lies on the grass, the first fogs appear, and swallows migrate to warmer countries. Autumn is a melancholy season.

This page contains topic in English on this topic SEASONS OF THE YEAR AND THE WEATHER

I’d like to say that the weather in Russia depends greatly on the climatic conditions in the eastern part of the European continent. In England, for example, it depends on the sea and they say that they have no climate, only weather as it may change several times during the day. Perhaps for this reason the weather topic is favorite with the English and is at the same time a good conversation starter.

Here in Russia we don’t talk much of the weather, we just take it as it is. There are four definitely marked seasons here which differ considerably from each other. In general the climate in Russia can be characterized as moderately continental. It means that winters are fairly cold and summers are moderately hot. Though, of course, there may be exceptions.

Although each season lasts three months, in reality some of the seasons are longer and some are shorter. The longest in Russia is winter. Snow may fall as early as November and may not melt as late as the end of March. Summer on the contrary is the shortest season. It becomes really warm somewhere late in June. Late August is often rainy and cool as if warning that autumn is near.

Every season is good in its own way. And every season has its own negative features. Consider autumn for instance. It is the time when nature fades away. The days grow shorter. Cold weather sets in. Hoar frost covers the ground at night. It rains. Some autumn days may be really nasty when it doesn’t stop raining for days or even weeks. But in spite of all this I like autumn. It’s the period when the leaves are of beautiful colors from yellow to dark red. It’s the time of harvest and a splendid variety of fruits and vegetables that only autumn can offer.

Winter in Russia usually comes in November. At this time the countryside looks gloomy, calm and still. Snow covers up the ground and the roofs of the houses. On frosty days the branches of the trees are feathered with snow. In winter the sky is often gray and cloudy and it sometimes gets rather depressing and boring. Maybe one of the most unpleasant things about winter is that the sun sets early and rises late. The days are short and most people spend long dark winter evenings at home.

Summer comes in June and lasts usually till the end of August. The average temperature in summer is about 20-22 degrees above zero. Everyone would agree that summer is by far the best loved season. Who doesn’t enjoy bathing on a hot day in a cool river, picking mushrooms in the forest, basking in the sun on the beach and so on. I am crazy about things like this. But the main thing is certainly having a two-month holiday. It is great fun for schoolchildren.

And yet, the best season of the year for me is spring. I love spring. It is the time when nature comes to life again after its winter rest. Everything around is in bloom. The first flowers appear, trees put on new green leaves and everything is fresh and fragrant. In May cherry and apple trees burst into blossom and it’s a breath-taking sight. So in spring the nature starts living anew. I enjoy long walks in the country when everything is green. I share the opinion of those who say that spring is the season of love, hope and happiness.

In my view a person’s life depends to a certain degree on the climatic conditions he lives in. Though the English say “There’s no bad weather, there are bad clothes”, in reality bad weather influences our mood, emotions and even the physical state. Moreover, the economy of whole countries and their agriculture are determined by the climate.

As we live in the eastern part of Europe, the seasons here have their own specific features, both attractive and unpleasant. Let’s take autumn, for instance, when the nature fades away. The days grow shorter and nights become longer. The leaves turn yellow and fall to the ground. Gradually it gets colder and colder. But the worst of all is rain and drizzle. There are days when it rains for a while then the rain stops, but soon it starts again - and this goes on throughout the day. All these things are well-known and nobody can say he likes them.

Yet there are many people who like autumn. They try to look at the bright side of this season. They see autumn as the time of golden leaves, when the nature is quiet and attractive. Poets of all nations have autumn as the most beautiful time of the year. Golden autumn, they call it, and it’s really fantastic when the Indian summer sets in. I love that short spell of dry sunny weather when the sky is blue and cloudless, the trees around are golden, the air is transparent and it is still warm. Lord Byron, unlike Pushkin, didn’t like autumn. So once he said: “I like the weather, when it’s not raining. That is, I like two months of every year. They are certainly not autumn months." Autumn with rain and drizzle doesn’t appeal to me either.

I like winter much better. In my opinion the white kingdom of winter is wonderful. At this time nature is having a rest. Snow covers up the ground, and the vast fields blanketed with snow which glitters in the sun, look fabulous to me. I admire forests in winter as well. The only disadvantage is that the days are short. Many people stay most of their time inside, though many of them do winter sports like skiing or skating. I usually make myself comfortable in front of the TV set on cold winter evenings. But at the same time there is no denying the fact that winter is a hard time. Think of severe frosts and long dark nights when the wind is howling outside. But as we know neither good nor bad things last forever. Winter is always followed by spring and then summer.

Summer usually lasts for three months in Russia. The warmest is July. It’s never too hot or too cold here in summer. But last summer was unusually cool with many rainfalls and storms. The temperatures didn't go above 20°.

Although summer is the best and the happiest season for most people, my favorite season is spring. It is the time when nature changes from gray to green and from cold to warm. Spring comes rather late in Belarus. March is cold and April is usually cool and rainy but May is really beautiful, especially when the trees are in blossom. I love spring, it makes me feel more cheerful and active. And in conclusion, I want to say again that every season is beautiful and attractive in its own way and we never stop wondering at the nature’s wisdom and harmony.

There are five climatic zones on this planet: the equatorial climate zone, the tropical climate zone, the temperate climatic zone, Arctic and Antarctic climate belts.
Our country is in the temperate climatic zone. Average temperature is 12-13 degrees above zero (Celsius) here.
The weather is the thing we always talk about. In Great Britain if people don"t know what talk about they talk about the weather. It often changes and brings cold and misty, sunshine and rain, frost and snow.
In summer the sun shines, often there is no wind and there are no clouds in the sky which is blue and beautiful. We can see stars and the moon at night and people like walks, outdoor games and sports in the fresh air. It"s usually 18-20 degrees above zero (Celsius).

When autumn comes, the days become shorter and colder. It gets dark earlier and often heavy clouds cover the sky bringing rain with them. Sometimes there is heavy rain, so that an umbrella or a raincoat is necessary if we don"t want to get wet through. Then you can hear people say, "What bad weather! When is this rain going to stop?" Many people then catch cold and must go to bed. Then a fire at home is so pleasant. And in autumn the temperate is usually 5-15 above zero degrees (Celsius).
At last frost and snow come. Fields, forests and houses are covered with snow and rivers and lakes with ice. In winter people enjoy skiing, skating and sledging. Children like to play snowballs. The temperate is usually 5-20 below zero degrees (Celsius).
But spring again brings sunshine and warm winds. Sometimes it snows but snow will not remain long, it will melt in the warm sun." Spring will bring bright sunshine, green grass and flowers. The temperate is usually 13-14 above zero degrees (Celsius).
But the weather is very different, and we can know about tomorrow weather from weather forecasts.
We get wet through when we are caught in a rainstorm without a coat. Sometimes we put on a sweater and then find that the weather has become hot. We do not always know what weather to expect.
On TV and radio there are daily weather forecasts. Sometimes, the forecast is not quite right as the weather is not an easy thing to forecast.
All day and night, weathermen are collecting information from ships, planes, weather stations, and space stations. With the help of this information, they can understand what the weather will be like during the next few days. As a result of the weathermen's work we learn about the weather.
Although no two days will have exactly the same weather, some types of weather people can forecast. When a barometer shows high pressure, the weather will be calm. In winter it will be cold and frosty. In summer it usually means misty mornings and hot sunny days. When the barometer shows low pressure, look out for rain and strong winds.
People invented many proverbs and sayings about weather. This is some of them: When the wind is west the weather is always best. When the wind"s in the south, the rain"s in its mouth.
If you don't like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.
A lot of professions are dependent on weather. For example: vet, farmer and others.

So we cannot live without weather, because practically all of our plans depend on weather. But without it our life will be very-very bored and routine.

Everybody knows there are four seasons in a year. They are spring, autumn, summer and winter. Of course, all seasons are nice and every season has its color: spring for example is green, summer is bright, autumn is yellow, winter is white. Every season has its advantages.
Winter lasts for three months: December, January and February. The temperature in winter is low. It is frosty, and it often snows. Rivers and lakes are frozen. Everything is white with snow and it"s a merry time for both children and grown-ups, they can go skating and sledging, but sometimes the weather is rainy and gloomy, and this is the most unpleasant time.

Winter brings us a lot of wonderful holidays: New Year"s Day with its New Year Tree, brightly decorated with toys and lights, the Snowmaiden and Father Frost. We also celebrate such holidays as Christmas. I think these are the most favorite holidays of our people.
Spring begins in March and ends in May. The Sun is warm, the sky becomes blue. The air is fresh, it is full of birds" songs. The trees and the grass are green. There are a lot of beautiful flowers. How beautiful they are: snowdrops, lilies, lilies of the valley, daffodils, lilac, tulips and violets - the first spring flowers. So nature returns to life.
The three summer months are June, July, August. In summer it is hot, the sky is clear and blue. The days are long and the nights are short and warm. Summer brings us fruits and vegetables. There are a lot of beautiful flowers. It is a very good season for holidays and vacations. We can go to the sea or to the forest and have a good time there.
After a good summer rest autumn comes. September, October, November are autumn months. The weather at the beginning is still fine. It is rather warm in the day-time, but it is already cool at night. The sun is not so warm as it is in summer. Autumn is the season of harvesting. Apples, pears, grapes and other fruits are in our gardens. In October and November is already cold. It often rains.
As you can see, it "s rather difficult to say what season is the best one, because as I have already said, every season has its own advantages. But nevertheless, my favorite season is spring. And it"s no wonder because i like fresh spring air and I like beautiful spring flowers. I also like to walk along the streets in spring and watch how nature awakens from its long winter sleep and returns to life.

• advantage - advantage;
• grown-ups - adults;
• snowdrop - snowdrop;
• lilies of the valley - lilies of the valley;
• daffodil - yellow daffodil;
• valley - valley;
• violet - violet.

Everyone knows that there are four seasons a year. These are spring, autumn, summer and winter. Of course, all seasons are good, and each season has its own color: spring, for example, green, summer - bright, autumn - yellow, winter - white. Each season has its advantages.
Winter lasts three months: December, January and February. Temperatures in winter are low. Often frost and snow. Rivers and lakes freeze. Everything is covered with white snow, and this is the most fun time for both children and adults, you can go ice skating and sledding, but sometimes the weather is rainy and gloomy, and this is the most unpleasant time. Winter brings us many wonderful holidays: New Year with your New Year tree, brightly decorated with toys and lights, Snow Maiden and Santa Claus. We also celebrate a holiday like Christmas. I think these are the most beloved holidays of our people.
Spring begins in March and ends in May. The sun is warm, the sky turns blue. The air is fresh, it is full of birdsong. The trees and grass are green. There are many beautiful flowers. How beautiful they are: snowdrops, lilies, lilies of the valley, daffodils, lilacs, tulips and violets - the first spring flowers. Thus, nature comes back to life.
Three summer months - June, July, August. In summer it is hot, the sky is clear and blue. The days are long and the nights are short and warm. Summer brings us fruits and vegetables. There are many beautiful flowers. This is a very good season for holidays and holidays. You can go to the sea or to the forest and have a good time there.
After a good autumn holiday, summer comes. September, October, November are autumn months. The weather is still good at the beginning. Quite warm during the day, but cool at night. The sun is not as warm as in summer. Autumn is the harvest season. Apples, pears, grapes and other fruits in our gardens. It's already cold in October and November. It rains often.
As you can see, it is quite difficult to say which season is the best, because, as I said, each season has its own advantages. But, nevertheless, my favorite season is spring. And this is not surprising, because I love the fresh spring air, and I like beautiful spring flowers. I also love walking the streets in spring and watching nature awaken from its long winter hibernation and come back to life.

How to describe the weather in English

Perhaps we will start this article with the famous song “Nature has no bad weather”... Indeed, it is so. Some people like rain, some like sun, some like frost.

The weather is a favorite topic of conversation among the British. Of course, it doesn't always rain here, but English weather characterized by strong instability, that is, the sun can shine in the morning, and an hour later it is already raining with might and main.

We hope this article will help you learn to talk about the weather in English as well as Prince Charles does.

How to describe the weather in English?

Word weather in English usually requires an article the:
the weather is fine today.
If the word is preceded by an adjective, the article disappears:
I like fine weather.

In order to describe the weather outside the window, the British use the construction “ it is”:
It`s sunny - sunny, It`s rainy - rainy.

Offers " it's raining", "it's snowing" are translated into English as follows: it's snowing, it's raining. In this case, we used to show that the action is happening at the moment.

Note: Read the grammar rule: The Present Continuous (Progressive) Tense /

If you want to say that it USUALLY snows or rains in winter, then you should use: It snows in winter(this is a common occurrence for you). It rains in autumn(this happens often, this is a characteristic phenomenon for autumn).

Note: Read the grammar rule: The Present Simple Tense /

Russian " What is the weather today?» corresponds to English « What is the weather like today?«.

And before you start memorizing the words below, check out the board game that will help you master the most common vocabulary on the topic “Weather.”

• English board game: Weather calendar

Under the cast, we selected vocabulary on the topic “Weather”, which we divided into topics:

• Words, adjectives and verbs in English on the topic “Weather” with translation
• Words on the topic “Climate” in English with translation
• Vocabulary (words) in English that are related to the word "Rain". Describing rainy weather.
• Vocabulary (words) in English that are related to the word "Snow". We describe snowy weather.
• Vocabulary (words) in English that are related to the word "Fog". We describe foggy weather.
• Vocabulary (words) in English that are related to the word "Sky". Let's talk about the sky.
• Vocabulary (words) in English that are related to the word “Wind”. We describe windy weather.

Words in English on the topic “Weather” with translation

weather forecast [‘weðəˌ’fɔːkɑːst] - weather forecast;
temperature [‘temp(ə)rəʧə] - temperature;
weatherman [‘weðəmæn] - meteorologist;

thunderstorm [‘θʌndəstɔːm] - thunderstorm;
thunder [‘θʌndə] - thunder;
lightning [‘laɪtnɪŋ] - lightning;
[‘ʃəuə] - downpour;
fog - fog;
heat - heat;
wind - wind;
frost - frost;
snow - snow;
sunny [‘sʌnɪ] (day) - sunny (day);
dull (day) - cloudy (day);
cool (day) - cool (day).

humid [‘hjuːmɪd] - humid (about climate);
dry - dry (about climate);
mild - soft (about climate);
continental [ˌkɔntɪ’nent(ə)l] (climate) - continental (about climate);
warm - warm, hot (about climate);
lovely [‘lʌvlɪ] - wonderful (about the weather);
changeable [‘ʧeɪnʤəbl] - changeable (about the weather);
dreadful [‘dredf(ə)l], [-ful] - terrible (about the weather);
unpredictable [ˌʌnprɪ’dɪktəbl] - unpredictable (about the weather);
temperate climate - temperate climate;
genial climate - mild, temperate climate;
kindly climate - good, favorable climate;
arid climate - dry climate;
tropical climate - tropical climate;
hot/torrid climate - hot climate;
rigorous climate (severe) - harsh, cold climate;
freakish climate - unstable climate.

excellent - excellent;
clorious – delightful, glorious;
cuperb – wonderful;
adverse - unfavorable;
sweltering - sultry;
boiling – very hot;
scorching – scorching, sultry;
atrocious/vile – disgusting;
inclement – ​​severe;
nasty - rainy;
freezing – very cold, freezing;
foul – disgusting, disgusting;
raw – dank;
humid – wet;
muggy – warm and moist, suffocating;
sultry – sultry, stuffy;
mild – moderate;
settled – permanent;
unpredictable - unpredictable;
changeable - changeable;
fierce - frantic;
frosty – frosty;
stormy – thunderstorm, stormy;
unseasonable - out of season;
A spell of ... weather - a period of such and such weather.

to let up - pause (about rain), improve;
to warm up - to warm up;
to hold out - remain the same, continue;
to keep up - continue, remain the same;
to deteriorate - to deteriorate;
to worsen - to become worse, to worsen;
to remain - remain the same;
to allow / permit - to allow;
to prevent - to prevent.

Common common phrases on the topic “Weather” in English with translation

A change in the weather - Change in the weather.
In all weathers - In any weather.
The vagaries of the weather - Whims, quirks of the weather.
Whatever the weather - In any weather.
Nice weather for ducks! - A good owner will not let his dog go outside!
It's a bit wild out there! - The weather is stormy!
What's it like outside? - How is it outside?
Weather forecast - Weather forecast.
No precipitation expected. — Precipitation is unlikely.

Vocabulary (words) and verbs in English that are associated with the word "Rain"

Many people have an opinion. that in England there is constant and continuous rain all year round. Of course this is not true! In fact, England is not the rainiest country in Europe. Rain falls mostly evenly throughout the year. Duration is about a couple of minutes, but a maximum of half an hour.

rain - rain;
thunderstorm - thunderstorm;
slush - slush;
driving - torrential;
pouring - torrential rain;
lashing - lashing;
heavy - strong;
occasional - irregular;
steady - lingering;
gentle - weak;
patchy - in places;
intermittent - intermittent;
overnight - night;
persistent - continuous;
outbreaks of rain - short periods of rain;
dry interludes - a period of dry weather.

to beat - to beat;
to drip - to drip;
to drum - to drum;
to fall - to fall;
to lash - to whip;
to patter - Knock;
to pour down - pour like from a bucket;
to splash - to splash;
to trickle - to trickle down;
to set in - charge;
to cease - to cease;
to let up - to pause;
to continue - to continue.

Vocabulary (words) and verbs in English that are associated with the word "Snow"

Snow in England is not a frequent occurrence, depending on the region, but it does happen nonetheless.

a snowfall - snowfall;
a snowflake - snowflake;
an icicle – icicle;
a snowstorm - blizzard, snow storm;
an ice storm - blizzard, ice storm;
a snowman - a snowman;
a snowdrift / a snow bank - snowdrift;
black ice - ice, frost;
sleet – rain with snow;
bitterly cold - burning frost;
frostbite - frostbite.

havy – strong;
thick – thick, strong;
light – light;
damp – wet;
crisp – creaking, crunchy;
powder/powdery – snow crumbs, small;
drifting – swept by the wind;
swirling – whirling;
newly fallen – freshly fallen;
melting – melting;
frozen - frozen.

to be covered in - to be covered;
to cover smth up - to cover;
to pile up - to pile up, layer;
to settle - to linger (not to melt);
to swirl - to spin.

Vocabulary (words) and verbs in English that are associated with the word "Fog"

Britain, Great Britain, the United Kingdom - it's all England. But few people know that England has another name, Foggy Albion. This name fully corresponds to the almost daily weather in this amazing country.

mist / fog - fog;
dense - thick;
heavy - strong;
thick - dense;
slight - weak;
dark - dark;
gray - gray;
white - white.

to be cloaked in - to be shrouded, covered;
to be covered in - to be covered;
to be shrouded in - to be shrouded;
to be wreathed in - shrouded in a foggy haze;
to loom out - to appear, to appear in the fog;
to shine through - weakly break through the fog;
to disappear into - to disappear;
to lie - to lie down;
to come down - to go down;
to float - floating on the surface of the water;
to roll - to envelop;
to obscure - to interfere with the view, to obscure.

Vocabulary (words) and verbs in English that are associated with the word "Sky"

Unfortunately, the sky in England evokes sadness, it is always gray. But, fortunately, in such a great country, besides the sky, there is something else to see. For example, attractions.

Note: You can get acquainted with the sights of Great Britain and more in the “Life in Britain” section.

clear - clean;
open - open;
cloudless - cloudless;
sunny - sunny;
cloudy - in the clouds;
overcast - covered in clouds;
sullen - gloomy;
starry - starry;
azure - azure;
pale - pale;
leaden - lead.

A patch of... - a piece.
To clear up - to clear.
To lighten - to brighten.
To cloud over - to become covered in clouds.
To brighten - to become clearer.
To darken - to darken.
To turn gray - become gray.
To be streaked with smth - to be painted with some color.

Vocabulary (words) and verbs in English that are associated with the word "Wind"

The wind in England is constant. He is everywhere and everywhere. Cold, damp...

fierce - frantic;
gale-force - stormy;
high - strong wind;
stiff - fierce;
strong - strong;
terrible - terrible;
light - light;
moderate - moderate;
slight - small;
blastery - violent;
gusty - impetuous;
biting - piercing;
bitter - sharp;
brisk - fresh;
chill - cool;
icy - icy;
howling - howling;
favorable - tailwind;
gust of wind - gust of wind.

to blow - to blow;
to blow up - to play out;
to sweep (through) smth - to carry away;
to howl - howl;
to moan - moan;
to roar - to roar;
to whistle - whistle;
to increase - to increase;
to pick up - gain strength;
to rise - to rise, to soar;
to die down - calm down, subside;
to drop - to stop.

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