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meteorological conditions

meteorological conditions

1 5.2
The air and weather at a certain time
  • noun
  • /ˌmiːtiəroʊˈlɒdʒɪkəl kənˈdɪʃənz/
translation icon : condiciones meteorológicas
  • The meteorological conditions were ideal for flying, with clear skies and light winds.

Examples

  • General mass media can be employed during the specific times of the year and on days when meteorological conditions are most dangerous.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Our research may be useful in supporting these awareness-oriented messages by demonstrating the meteorological conditions under which children have died in parked vehicles and by showing that deaths may occur even on days with moderate maximum ambient air temperatures.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The Perfect Storm was unusual in that it formed under rare meteorological conditions.

    Blog text (22)
  • With these, the researchers can correlate fly numbers with breeding sites and meteorological conditions.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Modeling studies suggest that ozone can form 100 miles or more from the source of the original chemical components under the proper meteorological conditions.

    Academic text (1996)
  • As I will argue, drought as a socioeconomic phenomenon can occur even when meteorological conditions remain normal.

    Academic text (1992)
  • A major climate-related concern for these decision-makers is the strong role of daily and seasonal meteorological conditions in determining air quality trends.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The meteorological conditions and damage associated with landfalling hurricanes likely exacerbate the limitations and biases associated with tornado data.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Information on the temporal and spatial patterns of the deaths, along with meteorological conditions, may be of assistance to local authorities and public safety organizations in devising intervention plans and in educating the public.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The debate over causation continued into the early 20th century, with some physicians robustly defending the notion that influenza was linked to meteorological conditions such as high winds, sunshine, and relative humidity.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

weather
vsmeteorological conditions
1.0

The state of the air and sky at a place and time, like sun or rain

is aimed more at technical forecasting and climate analysis than daily talk
atmosphere
vsmeteorological conditions
78 3.4

The weather and air conditions in a place at a time

is narrowed to forecasting and climate analysis, not the whole air layer
weather condition
vsmeteorological conditions
24 1.9

The state of the air at a place and time, like temperature, wind, clouds, or rain

is used more for forecasting and climate study than everyday reports
atmospheric condition
vsmeteorological conditions
3 3.4

The weather at a place and time, including temperature, wind, and rain or snow

is framed for forecasting or climate work more than simple listing
conditions
vsmeteorological conditions
1 2.0

The weather at a particular time, like temperature, wind, or rain

is focused more on use in forecasting and climate analysis than general mention
atmospheric state
vsmeteorological conditions
5.8

The condition of the air in a place at a time shown by the weather

is used especially for forecasting and climate analysis rather than general description

How Severe

bad weather
46 1.0
meteorological conditions
1 5.2
mildness
1.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

meteorological + conditions

The phrase's meaning is directly compositional: 'meteorological' (relating to the atmosphere/weather) modifies 'conditions' (the state of temperature, wind, precipitation), so a learner who knows both words will readily infer it refers to atmospheric/weather state. This is a standard noun–modifier construction found across languages (e.g. Spanish 'condiciones meteorológicas'), supporting clear transparency.

Etymology

Meteorological conditions puts together meteorological, a word for 'things in the air', and conditions, meaning 'the state' of something; weather observers used it to describe how the air was behaving. So it means the current state of the air that affects the weather.