Weather

Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time. It encompasses various phenomena including temperature, humidity, precipitation (such as rain or snow), wind speed and direction, cloud cover, and atmospheric pressure. Weather can vary greatly from one location to another and can change rapidly, typically observed over hours to days. Meteorologists study weather patterns to provide forecasts, helping people prepare for different conditions. The study of weather is distinct from climate, which describes long-term averages and trends in atmospheric conditions over extended periods, typically 30 years or more.