Weather Instruments

A thermometer is used to measure temperature, typically in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.

An anemometer measures wind speed.

A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of precipitation (rainfall) that falls in a specific area.

A wind vane indicates the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

A barometer measures atmospheric pressure, which can help predict weather changes.

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns in a specific area.

Wind speed is commonly measured in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

You would use a thermometer to measure temperature.

A hygrometer measures the humidity or moisture content in the air.