Weather is something we all search for each and every day. As a population we are obsessed with knowing the weather conditions. Why not try your hand at these weather quiz questions to see how many facts about the weather you remember from your daily conversations about temperature and climate.
Weather Quiz Questions Round 1
Multiple Choice – Which of the following weather conditions is measured in millibars?
- Rain
- Humidity
- Pressure
Pressure is measured in millibars
What is another name for a tropical storm?
A tropical storm is known as a cyclone
On which continent was the lowest recorded temperature at -89.2C?
The lowest temperature was recorded in Antarctica
Which actor starred in the 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain?
Gene Kelly starred in Singin’ in the Rain
Snow often falls in the Winter – How many sides does every snowflake have?
All snowflakes have 6 sides
Weather Quiz Questions Round 2
What natural disaster affected the soap opera Neighbours in 2014?
A tornado happened in Neighbours in 2014
What is the name of the scale that measures wind speed?
The Beaufort scale measures wind speed
Who sang the 1969 song Here Comes The Sun?
The Beatles sang Here Comes The Sun
True or False – Tornadoes are more common in the Spring than any other season?
This is TRUE
What type of clouds is hail formed in?
Hail is formed in thunder clouds
Weather Quiz Questions Round 3
Which extreme weather condition happens when snow falls thick and fast?
A blizzard occurs when snows falls thick and fast
Which way was the wind blowing when Mary Poppins arrived at the Banks’ house?
The wind was blowing from the East
What is atmospheric pressure measured with?
Atmospheric pressure is measured with a barometer
The historic Winter storm, The Great Blizzard of ‘88 took place in which Country in 1888?
The Great Blizzard of ‘88 happened in the United States
What is at the centre of a hurricane?
A hurricane has an eye at the centre which it rotates around
Weather Quiz Questions Round 4
Where in the World was Dorothy living in The Wizard of Oz before the tornado arrived?
Dorothy was living in Kansas
What extreme weather condition happens when there is a period of excessively hot weather?
This is known as a heatwave
What’s the name of the 90’s film starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt about a weather disaster?
Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt starred in Twister
What does the Japanese word Tsunami translate to?
Tsunami means harbour wave
Finish the phrase – it’s raining ____ and _____
It’s raining cats and dogs
Weather Quiz Questions Round 5
How many colours are there in a rainbow?
There are 7 colours in a rainbow
Fill in the blanks “March _____ bring April ______
March winds bring April showers
What is fog made up of?
Fog is made up of tiny water droplets
Who starred as Rhett Butler in Gone With The Wind?
Clark Gable starred as Rhett Butler in Gone With The Wind
What’s the name given to the type of lightning that strikes towards the ground?
Fork lightning