Types of Weather: Sunny, Rainy, Snowy, Cloudy
Identify common weather and what to wear
Types of Weather: Sunny, Rainy, Snowy, Cloudy
Identify common weather and what to wear
Science - Grade K-1
- 1
Look outside and you see the sun shining in a blue sky. What type of weather is it?
Sunny weather has bright sunlight.
It is sunny weather because the sun is shining and the sky is clear. - 2
Rain is falling from dark clouds. What type of weather is it?
It is rainy weather because water is falling from the clouds. - 3
White flakes are falling from the sky and the ground is turning white. What type of weather is it?
Snow is cold and white.
It is snowy weather because snowflakes are falling and covering the ground. - 4
The sky is covered with gray clouds, but no rain is falling. What type of weather is it?
It is cloudy weather because many clouds are covering the sky. - 5
Circle the clothing that is best for rainy weather: raincoat, swimsuit, or snow boots.
Choose something that helps water roll off.
A raincoat is best for rainy weather because it helps keep you dry. - 6
Circle the clothing that is best for snowy weather: warm coat, sandals, or sun hat.
A warm coat is best for snowy weather because snow comes when it is cold. - 7
Circle the item that helps protect your eyes on a sunny day: sunglasses, umbrella, or scarf.
The sun can be very bright.
Sunglasses help protect your eyes on a sunny day. - 8
Draw a line to match each weather type to the sky clue: sunny to sun, rainy to raindrops, snowy to snowflakes, cloudy to clouds.
Sunny matches the sun, rainy matches raindrops, snowy matches snowflakes, and cloudy matches clouds. - 9
Mia wants to fly a kite. The sky is bright, and there is no rain or snow. What weather is best for her activity?
Kites are easier to use when it is dry outside.
Sunny weather is best because it is bright and dry. - 10
Ben hears raindrops tapping on the window. Should Ben take an umbrella outside? Write yes or no and tell why.
Yes, Ben should take an umbrella because it is raining and an umbrella can help keep him dry. - 11
The weather report shows a cloud with snowflakes under it. Which word names this weather?
Snowflakes look like tiny stars or crystals.
The word snowy names this weather because snowflakes are shown under the cloud. - 12
Which weather type can make puddles on the ground: sunny, rainy, snowy, or cloudy?
Rainy weather can make puddles because rainwater collects on the ground. - 13
Which weather type often has no shadows because clouds block the sun: sunny or cloudy?
Shadows are easiest to see when sunlight is bright.
Cloudy weather often has no shadows because clouds can block the sun. - 14
Look at the picture of four windows. One shows sun, one shows rain, one shows snow, and one shows clouds. Write the weather word for each window.
The window with the sun is sunny, the window with rain is rainy, the window with snow is snowy, and the window with clouds is cloudy. - 15
Today is cloudy in the morning. Later, drops of water start falling from the clouds. What new weather type is happening?
Water drops falling from clouds are called rain.
Rainy weather is happening because drops of water are falling from the clouds.