Difference between weather and climate

[Isabel Mendoza]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #85 "Common English Errors (1)", question 5

When I drove into Seattle yesterday afternoon, the ......... was still cloudy and wet.

(a) weather
(b) climate
(c) climate condition
(d) environment

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #85 "Common English Errors (1)", answer 5

When I drove into Seattle yesterday afternoon, the weather was still cloudy and wet.

Correct answer: (a) weather

Your answer was: correct
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hi i'm Isabel, please could you explain what's the difference between weather and climate, thanks.

Isabel Mendoza

[Conchita]

Weather is the state of the air and atmosphere at a certain time: what's the weather like today?

Climate applies to permanent or usual weather conditions in a particular region or country: the climate in the mountains is cool and wet.