Weather - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Weather For Kids

Coastal areas (places near oceans) often see more rainbows because of the mix of sea spray and changing weather conditions!

Light from a lightning bolt (or any light) moves so fast that, in one second, it could zoom all the way around Earth about 7½ times!

A monochrome rainbow (one-color rainbow) appears at sunrise or sunset when the Sun’s light travels through more atmosphere (air)!

Cold and warm air moving inside clouds creates the perfect conditions for lightning!

Formation & Science

A drought happens when an area gets much less rain or snow than it normally does for a long time — imagine if your garden only got one cup of water when it usually gets ten!