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Weather crossword puzzle (free printable)

A science crossword about clouds, rain, thunder and the tools meteorologists use. Clues explain each word, so it is a mini lesson in itself.

Weather Crossword

13 × 12 grid · 6 across, 6 down

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Weather Crossword

NameDate

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Across

  1. 4 Describes sticky, moist air (5)
  2. 5 Flash of electricity in a storm (9)
  3. 8 Tool that measures temperature (11)
  4. 9 Floating mass of tiny water droplets (5)
  5. 10 Water falling from the sky (4)
  6. 11 Frozen flakes in winter (4)

Down

  1. 1 Colors seen when sun shines through rain (7)
  2. 2 Loud rumble after lightning (7)
  3. 3 Cloud close to the ground (3)
  4. 6 Huge ocean storm with strong winds (9)
  5. 7 Prediction of tomorrow's weather (8)
  6. 8 Spinning funnel of wind (7)

Weather Crossword — Answer key

1R2T3FA4HUMIDOIU5LIG6HTNING7FUBDO8THERMOMETERORWRERICN9CLOUD10RAINAASD11SNOWTOE

Across

  1. 4 Describes sticky, moist air (5) HUMID
  2. 5 Flash of electricity in a storm (9) LIGHTNING
  3. 8 Tool that measures temperature (11) THERMOMETER
  4. 9 Floating mass of tiny water droplets (5) CLOUD
  5. 10 Water falling from the sky (4) RAIN
  6. 11 Frozen flakes in winter (4) SNOW

Down

  1. 1 Colors seen when sun shines through rain (7) RAINBOW
  2. 2 Loud rumble after lightning (7) THUNDER
  3. 3 Cloud close to the ground (3) FOG
  4. 6 Huge ocean storm with strong winds (9) HURRICANE
  5. 7 Prediction of tomorrow's weather (8) FORECAST
  6. 8 Spinning funnel of wind (7) TORNADO

About this weather crossword

This free weather crossword has 12 answers — 6 across and 6 down — in a 13 × 12 grid. Every clue was written for this puzzle. It prints on one page with the answer key on the next, and you can also solve it online: type into the squares and press Check answers to see any wrong letters.

Answers

CLOUD, RAIN, THUNDER, LIGHTNING, TORNADO, RAINBOW, SNOW, FOG, HURRICANE, THERMOMETER, FORECAST, HUMID

Ways to use it

  • Earth science vocabulary review
  • Start a daily weather journal
  • Morning work during a weather unit

Puzzle facts

Answers12 (longest: THERMOMETER, 11 letters)
Grid13 × 12 squares, 6 across and 6 down
Recommended forGrades 2–5
HelpsLetter counts after each clue
Answer keyYes — on page 2 when printed
FormatsPrint, PDF (via your browser's print dialog), PNG, play online

How to print or save as PDF

  1. Click Print / PDF above the puzzle.
  2. Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
  3. Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the puzzle, page 2 is the answer key.

FAQ

Is this weather crossword free to print?

Yes. The puzzle and its answer key are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for home, classroom or party use. No sign-up is needed.

What age is this weather crossword for?

Grades 2–5. It has 12 answers in a 13 × 12 grid, with letter counts after each clue.

Where is the answer key?

Click Answer key above the puzzle to see it on screen. When you print, the answer key comes out on its own page after the puzzle.

Can I change the words or clues?

Yes. Click Customize to open this exact crossword in the free crossword maker, where you can edit the clues, add or remove words, add a word bank and print your own version.

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