When spring showers arrive, it is the perfect time to harness kids’ natural curiosity about the weather with weather science experiments! What makes thunder? Why does it rain? How are clouds formed? How do meteorologists determine if it’s going to be rainy or sunny?
Answer all these questions and more with weather experiments for kids! These weather science experiments for kids will teach kids about weather, weather patterns, clouds, and more with these super-fun, hands-on weather activities!
These STEM activities are the perfect addition to any weather unit study!
What are Weather Experiments for Kids?
A weather experiment is simply a science experiment that teaches a concept about the weather. In most cases, these experiments are actual weather science demonstrations, as they demonstrate a wider scientific concept.
To be a true weather experiment, kids must solve a problem using a question, hypothesis, and by testing variables. These are important and can be done with weather science themes, but often, teaching weather concepts through science demonstrations are also important!
So, go ahead and have fun with these weather activities for kids!
Simple Weather Science Experiments for Kids
Try these fun weather science projects and learn more about how weather works! Who knows, you just might be teaching a future meteorologist!
If you’re in a rush, these are our favorite weather science kits.
Extreme Weather Science Experiments
Make a tornado in a jar and learn about vortexes, weather patterns, circular air, extreme weather, and more!
Make your very own snow storm in a jar! Learn about the science of blizzards and how snow storms are formed.
Learn how freezes happens with this exciting frost in a jar science experimnet!
Find out how snowflakes form and the science of crystals in this fun science experiment!
Instant Ice Science Experiment
Learn how to make ice in just 5 seconds and learn all about snap freezing.
Cloud Science Experiments
Learn about the different types of clouds.
Make a rainbow cloud that is sometimes called fireworks in a jar!
Learn how clouds make rain!
Rain Science Experiments
Use a bag to learn about the water cycle.
If you don’t have a bag, you can also create your own water cycle inside of a bottle!
Temperature Science Experiments
Hot and Cold Temperature Experiment
Learn how hot and cold temperatures won’t mix, which influences air pressure, wind, and weather.
Ever wonder how frost forms? Now you can learn how to make frost in a can and learn about condensation and how frost forms.
Make a Science Weather Station
Build a weather station and use it to track weather patterns near your school or house.
How much rain has fallen? You won’t know unless you make a rain gauge.
Follow these instructions to make your own barometer.
Wind Science Experiments
Have you ever wondered how fronts work? Now you can show kids how they work in a way that every kid can understand.
Did you know you can make your own lighting? Right inside your house? Kids will love this one.
You’ve made a blizzard in a jar, now make a hurricane in a bowl!
Determine how air pressure works, and what that means for weather.
Weather Science Experiments for Preschoolers
If you need weather science experiments for preschoolers, check out our list of weather science experiments for preschoolers that are specially designed for younger learners.
Weather Science Experiments for Kindergarten
Need some weather science that kindergarten kids can do? Check out this list of weather science experiments for kindergarten that won’t overwhelm new learners.
