Things that falls from the sky, e.g. rain, hail, sleet, snow

Different types of cloud, e.g. cirrus – very high, wispy, white clouds; stratus – layers or sheets of cloud. They often cover the sky giving us dull grey days. Cumulus – clouds with rounded tops, like cauliflowers.

Now you see it, now you don't – clear, misty, foggy.

How strong the wind blows, e.g. calm, gentle, moderate, strong, gale

We use a thermometer to measure the temperature in degrees Celcius (°C).

We use a rain gauge to measure the rainfall in millimeters (mm).

We use an anemometer to measure the speed of the wind in km/h.

We use a weather vane to measure the direction of the wind using points of the compass.