Weather affects almost every aspect of our day to day lives, from what to wear in the morning, to keeping people safe when conditions turn extreme.
If you’ve just watched our animation about the story behind the weather forecast, then this website lets you explore deeper. Find out about the physics and maths behind forecasting, meet the scientists who work on these problems, and discover how you could work in weather and climate science in the future.
And if you haven't yet seen our animation, why not check it out first here.
Weather and climate science is physics in action. Find out more about how topics you are studying at GCSE and A-level can help us understand the behaviour of the atmosphere.
Weather and climate scientists use maths, physics, computing, and big data to understand the atmosphere and help protect people and infrastructure. This page explains how you can get involved, from subjects to study at school to the different careers you could follow.
The ideas in the video are based on real research carried out by scientists at the Universities of Oxford and Reading, working with the Met Office. Find out more about our research here.
Weather and climate science offers clear real-world examples of physics and maths in action. Here you can find resources and classroom activities related to the physics of weather and climate.
We are researchers who study weather and climate using physics, maths, and computer models. If you have questions about the science, careers, or our work, you can get in touch with us here.