![]() The lighter shade of gray shows that there isn’t an indication of rain (just yet, at least.) OvercastĪs previously mentioned, this symbol is very similar to the one above, but you’ll notice that the cloud is darker. The cloudy illustration indicates that you’ll have a very cloudy day with not much visible sky that has the potential to become overcast. Do you see how this cloud is a slightly lighter shade of gray? That indicates that it’s a cloudy day as opposed to the overcast symbol we will discuss next, which is the same cloud in a darker shade of gray. Here is where things can start getting confusing. These clouds could potentially get bigger or disappear completely but it will really all depend on how the weather and the conditions progress throughout the day. When you see this symbol you should expect a clear sky at night with clouds during the daytime. ![]() It can also mean that these clouds could take over the sky as the day continues depending on the upcoming atmospheric conditions. The difference here is that the sun is likely to be interrupted by some clouds. If you see this symbol it means that you’ll still have a nice bright, mainly sunny day. It’s fairly obvious that seeing the big sun on the map in the location you live means that you’ll be having some nice weather coming your way.īut this symbol means more than just a bit of sunshine, it usually indicates that you’ll also have clear skies (no clouds.) It is also very rare that this symbol will be used to mean anything else like some of the other symbols that we’ll speak about. This is probably one of the most understood weather symbols, probably due to its lack of ambiguity. Here we’ll go through each symbol one by one and talk about what these symbols symbolize and what weather you should be expecting when you see them. ![]() There are lots of weather symbols that all have slightly different meanings. You’ll often see these symbols on maps to illustrate the weather is specific locations, however, this is not always the case. They are illustrated representations of several varying atmospheric conditions which are often used in meteorological forecasts to both show and indicate the forthcoming weather. So before we start talking about what they signify, let’s first start by defining weather symbols themselves. So let’s jump right into it all so that you’ll come out the other side a weather-symbol whizz! What Are Weather Symbols? However, that is what I’m here for, by the end of this article, you’ll be aware of most of the frequently used weather symbols and what that means for you in terms of future weather. In fact, most people aren’t massively familiar with the correct meanings of both weather symbols or the terminologies used in forecasts. So if you often find yourself bewildered and confused when trying to figure out what the weather will be like for any upcoming plans, please don’t feel embarrassed. ![]() However, many of them look super similar, and sometimes it can be tricky to actually understand what they mean. ![]()
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