Weather and Climate Recording weather data Introduction Weather is the condition of the atmosphere around us.
Weather consists of several elements which can be recorded.
Most of these elements can be recorded on specific instruments found in weather stations. Visibility and cloud cover are also measured, not on instruments, but by observation. You will need to learn the information in the table above and recognise pictures of the instruments. Weather stations which hold all these instruments are placed out in the open, away from surrounding buildings or trees to avoid shade and shelter which may distort the recordings. Information on weather conditions is gathered from weather stations all over Britain and abroad.