C2 Level Wordlist - Weather and Temperature

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

water in forms such as rain, snow, hail, or sleet that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

the tiny water drops that form on cool surfaces during the night, caused by condensation

(in meteorology) a line on a map or chart connecting points that have the same atmospheric pressure at a given moment

a scale devised to estimate wind speeds based on the observed effects of the wind on the sea surface and land features

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a dense, widespread snowfall that significantly reduces visibility, often resulting in a featureless landscape

a warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, causing a rapid and significant increase in temperature

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

partially melted snow or ice, often forming a wet and muddy mixture

a sudden, intense, and brief storm characterized by strong winds and often accompanied by rain or snow

a sudden and rapid flooding of a normally dry area, often caused by heavy rainfall or the sudden release of water

a sudden, intense appearance of sunlight, often breaking through clouds and creating a radiant and vivid effect in the sky

a weather phenomenon with an extensive circulation of winds around a central region of high barometric pressure that is connected with calm and fine weather

a strong, noisy, and gusty wind, often accompanied by turbulent

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

extremely hot and uncomfortable, often causing sweating

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

so hot as to produce a hissing or crackling sound

becoming dried, often due to intense heat or a lack of moisture

extreme heat, often associated with flames or burning

having a temperature that is only slightly warm

characterized by high humidity and oppressive warmth

(of weather) having a sharp, cold quality

very cold

freezing as though having sub-zero temperatures

extremely cold