Get ready to cast a weather eye on the skies as we embark on a meteorological adventure through the world of weather riddles! 🌈🌪️
Weather, the ever-changing atmospheric wonder, holds the power to mesmerize and mystify. From the gentle caress of sunshine on a clear day to the thunderous roar of a storm, it’s a force of nature that affects us all.
Whether you’re a seasoned storm chaser, a sun-worshipper, or just someone looking for a fun mental forecast, join us as we unravel the atmospheric conundrums that will leave you in a whirlwind of wonder! ☀️🌧️
Weather Riddles for Kids
Que : I can move mountains, yet I never move. I can calm the sea, but I’m always still. What am I?
Answer : The sky
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Que : I am the painter of the sky, appearing after the rain. I am a spectrum of colors that doesn’t need a frame. What am I?
Answer : A rainbow
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Que : I am the invisible force that can uproot trees, bend buildings, and yet, you can’t see me. What am I?
Answer : Wind
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Que : I fall from the sky but I’m not rain. I can be light or heavy, soft or hard. What am I?
Answer : Snow
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Que : I am a blanket that covers the earth, but I’m not a quilt or a sheet. What am I?
Answer : Fog
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Q. If a storm travels 60 miles in 3 hours, how fast is it moving per hour?
A. 20 miles
Solution:
Speed = Distance / Time Speed = 60 miles / 3 hours
Speed = 20 miles per hour
Therefore, the storm is moving at 20 miles per hour.
Que : I am the sun’s angry counterpart, flashing in the sky with a roar. What am I?
Answer : Lightning
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Que : I can be fluffy or feathered, and I float high up in the air. What am I?
Answer : A cloud
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Que : I appear in the sky during the day but never at night. I am bright and give light. What am I?
Answer : The sun
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Que : I can be calm or fierce, can quench thirst or cause floods. What am I?
Answer : Water
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Que : I’m an icy killer, sharp and cold, falling from the sky in the storm. What am I?
Answer : Hail
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Q. The temperature drops 3 degrees every hour. If the current temperature is 30 degrees, what will it be in 5 hours?
A. 15 Degrees
Solution:
Temperature drop per hour = 3 degrees
Total drop in 5 hours = 3 degrees/hour * 5 hours = 15 degrees
Current temperature = 30 degrees
Temperature in 5 hours = 30 degrees – 15 degrees = 15 degrees
Therefore, the temperature will be 15 degrees in 5 hours.
Que : I can be a gentle whisper or a howling scream, moving leaves and swaying trees. What am I?
Answer : Wind
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Que : I am the twin of lightning, loud and booming in the sky. What am I?
Answer : Thunder
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Que : I am the force that makes the wind blow, created by the earth’s movements. What am I?
Answer : Air pressure
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Que : I am invisible but can be felt, I move everything in my path. What am I?
Answer : Air
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Que : I am born in the clouds, flash in the sky, and can start fires on the ground. What am I?
Answer : Lightning
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Q. If it rains 2 inches every hour, how many inches of rain will fall in 6 hours?
A. 12 inches
Solution:
Rainfall per hour = 2 inches
Total rainfall in 6 hours = 2 inches/hour * 6 hours = 12 inches
Therefore, 12 inches of rain will fall in 6 hours.
Que : I am the drops of water that hang in the sky but never fall down. What am I?
Answer : Clouds
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Que : I am the cold breath of winter, frosting windows and chilling bones. What am I?
Answer : Frost
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Que : I am the result of cold air meeting warm air, twisting and turning destructively. What am I?
Answer : A tornado
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Que : I am the soft sound you hear on your roof, falling from the sky but not rain. What am I?
Answer : Snow
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Que : I am a flash of light followed by a roar, seen during a storm. What am I?
Answer : Lightning and thunder
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Q. A windmill generates 5 kilowatts of power per hour when the wind speed is 20 miles per hour. How much power will it generate in 4 hours at the same wind speed?
A. 20 kilowatts
Solution:
Power generated per hour = 5 kilowatts
Total power generated in 4 hours = 5 kilowatts/hour * 4 hours = 20 kilowatts
Therefore, the windmill will generate 20 kilowatts of power in 4 hours.
Que : I am a gentle touch that makes the trees dance and the leaves rustle. What am I?
Answer : Breeze
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Que : I am the calm center of a storm, where winds are light and skies are clear. What am I?
Answer : The eye of a hurricane
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Que : I am the low rumble you hear before a storm, warning of what’s to come. What am I?
Answer : Thunder
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Que : I am a wall of clouds that brings heavy rain and strong winds, often seen in the tropics. What am I?
Answer : A hurricane
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Que : I am a rare sight in the desert, bringing life where it’s dry. What am I?
Answer : Rain
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Q. The sun shines for 10 hours a day. If the sun provides 1,000 watts of energy per hour, how much energy does it provide in a day?
A. 10,000 watts
Solution:
Energy per hour = 1,000 watts
Total energy in a day = 1,000 watts/hour * 10 hours = 10,000 watts
Therefore, the sun provides 10,000 watts of energy in a day.
Que : I am the morning coat that covers the fields and forests, vanishing as the sun rises. What am I?
Answer : Dew
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Que : I am the icy coating on the ground that makes everything slippery. What am I?
Answer : Ice
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Que : I am the rapid drop of temperature, causing frost to form overnight. What am I?
Answer : A cold snap
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Que : I am the moving force of the air, can be light or strong, and change direction quickly. What am I?
Answer : Wind
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Que : I am the sound of rain hitting the roof, soothing and calming. What am I?
Answer : Rainfall
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Q. If the air pressure decreases by 0.5 millibars every hour, what will the air pressure be after 8 hours if the current air pressure is 1013 millibars?
A. 1009 milibars
Solution:
Pressure drop per hour = 0.5 millibars
Total drop in 8 hours = 0.5 millibars/hour * 8 hours = 4 millibars
Current air pressure = 1013 millibars
Air pressure after 8 hours = 1013 millibars – 4 millibars = 1009 millibars
Therefore, the air pressure will be 1009 millibars after 8 hours.
Que : I am visible to the naked eye, but can make the sun disappear. What am I?
Answer : Fog
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Que : I can turn day into night but only for a short time. What am I?
Answer : A solar eclipse
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Que : I come in winter and leave by spring, covering the world in a white blanket. What am I?
Answer : Snow
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Que : I can flash across the sky but am not alive. What am I?
Answer : Lightning
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Que : I bring darkness to the sky during the day but am not the night. What am I?
Answer : A storm cloud
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Q. If the humidity level increases by 5% every hour, what will the humidity be after 4 hours if the current humidity is 40%?
A. 60%
Solution:
Humidity increase per hour = 5%
Total increase in 4 hours = 5%/hour * 4 hours = 20%
Current humidity = 40%
Humidity after 4 hours = 40% + 20% = 60%
Therefore, the humidity will be 60% after 4 hours.
Que : I am the invisible force that makes kites fly. What am I?
Answer : Wind
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Que : I can cool you down on a hot day but I’m not ice. What am I?
Answer : A breeze
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Que : I’m a light show in the sky but I’m not man-made. What am I?
Answer : The aurora borealis
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Que : I am born from the sun but can burn your skin. What am I?
Answer : UV rays
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Que : I come from the ground and reach the sky, but I’m not a plant. What am I?
Answer : A geyser
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Q. A weather balloon rises at a rate of 500 feet per minute. How high will it be after 15 minutes?
A. 7500 feet
Solution:
Rate of ascent = 500 feet/minute
Total ascent in 15 minutes = 500 feet/minute * 15 minutes = 7,500 feet
Therefore, the weather balloon will be 7,500 feet high after 15 minutes.
Que : I am the morning mist that makes spider webs sparkle. What am I?
Answer : Dew
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Que : I am a giant wave caused by an underwater earthquake. What am I?
Answer : A tsunami
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Que : I am the force that makes the leaves change color in autumn. What am I?
Answer : Temperature
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Que : I am the sound of nature that sings during the rain. What am I?
Answer : The sound of raindrops
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Que : I can create a mirror on the ground but I’m not glass. What am I?
Answer : A puddle
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Q. If a weather station records 0.75 inches of rain every 30 minutes, how many inches will it record in 2 hours?
A. 3 inches
Solution:
Rainfall per 30 minutes = 0.75 inches
Number of 30-minute intervals in 2 hours = 2 hours * 60 minutes/hour / 30 minutes = 4 intervals
Total rainfall in 2 hours = 0.75 inches * 4 = 3 inches
Therefore, the weather station will record 3 inches of rain in 2 hours.
Que : I am a blanket of white that covers everything after a snowstorm. What am I?
Answer : Snow
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Que : I am the force that creates waves in the ocean. What am I?
Answer : Wind
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Que : I am the phenomenon that makes the sky look red during sunrise and sunset. What am I?
Answer : Rayleigh scattering
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Que : I am the natural event where the sky lights up and roars. What am I?
Answer : A thunderstorm
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Que : I am a natural light display seen in polar regions, created by particles from the sun. What am I?
Answer : The aurora borealis
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We hope you had a blast trying to solve these weather-themed riddles! Were you able to crack them all, or did a few leave you scratching your head?
Share your favorite riddles with your friends and see who can figure them out. We’d love to hear your thoughts and any creative riddles you might have come up with in the comments below!
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