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Weather Terms Reference.

A plain-language guide to the weather values consumers commonly see in forecasts and weather apps.

Temperature

Air temperature reported at a location or station.

Feels Like

An apparent-temperature estimate influenced by factors such as humidity or wind.

Dew Point

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture.

Relative Humidity

The percentage of moisture in the air relative to what it can hold at that temperature.

Wind Speed

How fast the air is moving.

Wind Gust

A brief increase above sustained wind speed.

Barometric Pressure

Atmospheric pressure, commonly shown in inches of mercury or hectopascals.

Visibility

Approximate distance at which objects can be clearly seen.

UV Index

A scale describing the strength of ultraviolet radiation.

Precipitation Probability

The likelihood of measurable precipitation during a forecast period.