10 Fun Weather Facts to Spark Your Child’s Curiosity

Weather is one of the first science topics that children naturally become curious about. Whether it’s splashing in puddles, watching clouds roll by, or feeling the wind on their face, young children love to explore the world around them—and weather offers the perfect opportunity for learning and wonder!

At Imagine Early Education and Childcare, we encourage curiosity through hands-on learning and engaging themes. To keep that learning going at home, here are 10 fun and kid-friendly weather facts to share with your child.

1. Raindrops Aren’t Tear-Shaped

While we often draw them that way, raindrops are actually shaped more like hamburger buns! They’re round on the top and flat on the bottom as they fall through the air.

2. Lightning is Hotter Than the Sun

A bolt of lightning can reach temperatures of up to 50,000°F—that’s five times hotter than the surface of the sun!

3. The Wind Has No Shape or Color—But It’s Powerful!

We can’t see wind, but we can see what it does—like moving leaves, flying kites, or turning pinwheels. It’s invisible, but full of energy.

4. Snowflakes Are All Unique

Every snowflake has its own special pattern. They’re made of ice crystals that form in the clouds, and no two are exactly alike!

5. Rainbows Need Rain and Sunshine

Rainbows happen when sunlight shines through raindrops. The light bends and separates into all the colors of the rainbow!

6. Thunder is the Sound of Lightning

Lightning heats the air very quickly, and that hot air expands with a loud boom—that’s thunder! So when you see lightning, listen closely right after.

7. Clouds Are Made of Tiny Water Droplets

Even though clouds look soft and fluffy, they’re actually full of tiny water drops or ice crystals floating high in the sky.

8. The Sun Helps Create the Weather

The sun warms the earth’s surface, and that heat helps form wind, clouds, rain, and even storms. It’s the ultimate weather maker!

9. Some Animals Can Predict the Weather

Many animals—like birds, frogs, and even ants—can sense changes in air pressure or moisture and react before a storm arrives.

10. The Weather Can Change Quickly

One of the most exciting parts of weather is how fast it can shift. That’s why meteorologists (weather scientists!) are always watching the sky and using tools to help us prepare.

Learning About Weather at Imagine

At Imagine Early Education and Childcare, we incorporate weather into science lessons, circle time discussions, and creative play. Whether it’s exploring wind with bubbles, observing clouds, or creating colorful weather charts, we help children connect with the world around them in fun, meaningful ways.