​Weather metrics are quantitative measurements of atmospheric conditions and phenomena at a specific time and location. They act as "snapshots" of current conditions such as you see below so that, when combined, provide a detailed picture of the atmosphere.

Key Core Weather Metrics
Temperature: Measures the degree of hotness or coldness, indicating the average kinetic energy of air molecules. Recorded as maximum, minimum, and average values. Atmospheric/Barometric Pressure: The force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above a given point. Precipitation: The total amount of water (liquid or frozen) that falls to the ground, measured in inches or millimeters over a specific time period. Humidity: Measures the amount of water vapor in the air. Wind Speed and Direction: Wind speed indicates how fast the air is moving, while direction shows where it is coming from (e.g., 270 degrees = west). Dew Point: The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated with water vapor. Cloud Cover: The percentage of the sky covered by clouds, which affects temperature and solar radiation.