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What is Weather?

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The CK-12 Editorial Team
Last Modified: Apr 02, 2026

It’s almost summer. 

Today it is warm outside.

There is a light wind.

Wind is moving air.


 

We cannot see the wind but we can feel it.

The wind makes the trees move.

We can see the branches and leaves moving.

We can hear the wind rustling, or moving the leaves.

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Yesterday it rained.

There was a lot of wind.

It was not safe to go out and play.

The rain was good for the Earth.

Rain helps the trees and flowers grow.

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Summer is here!

July is sunny and hot.

Summer can have a lot of rain too.

Which type of weather do you like best?

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It’s starting to cool down from the summer heat.

You like warm breezy days.

You can fly your kite in the park.

Breezy means there is a light wind.

 

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The wind pushes the kite high into the sky.

Wind pushes clouds in the sky too.

This can bring rain.

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It is cool outside this morning.

By noon it will be warm and breezy.


 

Brrr!! December is cold.

January is cold.

These winter months bring cold weather.

The air feels dry.

There is not much rain.

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March comes at the end of winter.

It can be a windy month.

It is great for flying kites.

There might also be a lot of rain.

It is not too hot or cold.

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The weather can change.

It can be windy or calm.

It can be a sunny day or cloudy.

It can be hot or cold.

What will the weather be tomorrow?

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