Let’s compare our weather reports!

You have already written your own mini weather report using the following information:

Temperature: 17°C - Sky: partly cloudy - Wind: light wind from the north - Relative humidity: 65% - Chance of rain: 20%

Now, read the three sample answers below and see how the same weather information can be expressed in different ways. Notice how the presenters go beyond simply reporting the numbers.

A mild day

Today, it will be mild, with a temperature of 17°C. The sky will be partly cloudy, and a light wind will blow from the north. The relative humidity will be 65%, so the air will feel a little humid. There is only a 20% chance of rain, so rain is unlikely.

Not too warm, not too cold

The temperature will reach 17°C today, so it will be quite mild. There will be some clouds, but we will also see sunny spells. A light northerly wind will blow. The humidity will be 65%, which means the air will be fairly humid. It probably won't rain because the chance of rain is only 20%.

A mostly dry day

Today will be a mostly dry day, with mild temperatures of around 17°C. The sky will be partly cloudy, and the wind will be light and come from the north. The air will be moderately humid, with relative humidity at 65%. Rain is unlikely, as the chance of precipitation is just 20%.

Can you find expressions in the sample answers that you would like to use in your own weather reports?