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weather condition

weather condition

24 1.9
The state of the air at a place and time, like temperature, wind, clouds, or rain
  • noun
  • /ˈwɛðər kənˈdɪʃən/
translation icon : condición meteorológica
  • The forecast indicates that the weather conditions tomorrow will include heavy rain and strong winds.
  • extreme weather conditions
  • local weather conditions
  • poor weather conditions

It you know, you're fighting the weather and, and all kinds of weather conditions.

Examples

  • Under these weather conditions, taking anything was unrealistic.

  • The Pribilof Islands are notoriously known for poor weather conditions, especially a thick fog that envelopes the islands.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The weather conditions are clear.

    Hidden Strike (2023)

  • But this has something to do with the weather conditions.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The quality of natural light is determined by weather conditions more than anything else.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Due to weather conditions, all flights are subject to change.

    What Happens Later (2023)

  • The weather conditions are far from ideal and latest reports indicate there is no relief in sight.

    Rush (2013)

  • The actual repairs began in January 2000 in typical New England winter weather conditions.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Weather conditions are expected to be cold and rainy, so dress warm if you're planning to attend.

    Terrifier 2 (2022)

  • MAN [over intercom]: Ladies and gentlemen, due to freezing weather conditions and some strong headwinds, we will be in flight a little longer than usual, but we will get you there by morning.

    Marry Me (2022)

Synonyms

weather
vsweather condition
∞ 1.0

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

is a formal definition focusing on a particular air state at a time
atmosphere
vsweather condition
78 3.4

The weather and air conditions in a place at a time

is the narrow local measure of air state rather than the whole air layer
atmospheric condition
vsweather condition
3 3.4

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

is the basic label for that same particular air state
conditions
vsweather condition
1 2.0

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

is the specific concept for one place and moment rather than general states
meteorological conditions
vsweather condition
1 5.2

The air and weather at a certain time

is the simple local description rather than technical forecasting use
atmospheric state
vsweather condition
5.8

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

is the broader general description used for any particular air condition

How Severe

weather condition
24 1.9

Surface Forms

weather condition singular
weather conditions plural

Morphology

weather + condition

The meaning 'a particular state of the atmosphere' is directly and transparently composed from 'weather' (state of the atmosphere) and 'condition' (the state of something). This is a straightforward, cross-linguistically common noun-noun/compositional pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Weather condition joins weather (what the sky and air are like) and condition (the state of something). People used this simple image—looking at temperature, wind, clouds or rain—to name 'the state of the weather at a certain time and place', so today it means that exact mix of weather factors.