Weather

/ˈwɛðəɹ/ noun

Definition

Weather is the condition of the air outside at a particular time and place, including temperature, rain, wind, and clouds.

Etymology

“Weather” comes from Old English “weder,” meaning “air, sky, storm,” from Proto-Germanic “wedram.” It is related to words about storms and atmospheric conditions in other Germanic languages.

Kelly Says

Weather is the short-term mood of the atmosphere, while climate is its long-term personality. We complain about the weather every day, but small daily changes add up to powerful patterns that shape entire civilizations.

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