Weather Symbols and Meanings — Forecast Icons Explained

Introduction

Weather icons appear in forecasts, maps, and apps. They convey conditions quickly. Below is a practical reference to common weather symbols and their meanings, plus copy-paste glyphs.

Common symbols

Sun: ☀ Cloud: ☁ Partly cloudy: ⛅ Rain: ☂ or 🌧 Thunderstorm: ⚡ or ⛈ Snow: ❄ Fog: 🌫 Wind: 🌬 Drizzle: 🌦 Sleet: 🌨

Forecast shorthand

Forecasts might use combined icons: sun behind cloud (⛅) means partly cloudy; cloud with rain and lightning (⛈) means thunderstorm with rain. Probability and intensity are shown separately in charts.

Temperature markers

Degree Celsius: ℃ Degree Fahrenheit: ℉ Degree sign: °

Copy-paste table

☀ ⛅ ☁ ☂ 🌧 ⛈ ⚡ ❄ 🌫 🌬 ℃ ℉ °

How to read combined icons

A single icon often combines features: sun + cloud + rain indicates a mix of sun and scattered showers. Check the legend on weather maps: some services add small raindrops to indicate chance, or numbers for precipitation probability.

Practical use

Use these icons in social posts: "Weekend forecast: ⛅ ☀ 18 °C". For more on weather emoji and nature symbols see our Weather Symbols Copy Paste collection and related Weather Emoji Combinations guide.

Closing

These simple glyphs make forecasts easier to scan. Copy-paste the table above when you need weather icons for posts, messages, or documentation.