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#42 Asking About the Next Day’s Weather｜Everyday English Phrases
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In everyday conversations, it is common to ask questions such as “What will the weather be like today?” or “Does it look like it will rain?”
Being able to check the weather forecast in English or ask someone about it makes it much easier to plan your day.
In this article, I introduce commonly used English expressions for talking about the weather forecast, as well as useful grammar points for asking and describing weather conditions.
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Dialogue
Do you know what the weather will be like tomorrow?
Yes, I checked the forecast earlier. It’s going to be sunny in the morning.
That’s good to hear. What about the afternoon?
It might rain later, so it’s better to bring an umbrella just in case.
Thanks for the heads-up. Do you know the temperature?
It will be around 22 degrees. Not too hot, not too cold.
1. Basic Ways to Ask About the Weather
To ask about the weather, use the expression: “What will the weather be like ～?”
- Do you know what the weather will be like tomorrow?
The key structure here is “what … be like”, which means “What will it be like?” or “What kind of condition will it be?”
This pattern can be used not only for weather but also in many other situations.
2. Talking About Checking the Weather Forecast
“Weather forecast” can be expressed as “forecast” or “weather report,” but “forecast” is more commonly used.
- I checked the forecast earlier.
The word earlier indicates that something was done “a little while ago” from the current moment.
You can also use “according to ～” for a more formal explanation:
- According to the forecast, it’s going to rain.
3. Describing Future Weather
“It’s going to be ～.” is a very common and natural expression used when talking about the weather.
- It’s going to be sunny this morning.
The structure “be going to” is used for predictions based on information or evidence, making it suitable when talking about the weather.
Weather descriptions typically use “be + adjective.” Here are commonly used adjectives:
- sunny
- cloudy
- windy
- stormy
- chilly
- humid
These appear frequently in weather-related conversations.
4. Using “might” for Uncertain Predictions
Might is a modal verb meaning “may possibly happen.” It expresses a weak or uncertain prediction.
- It might rain later.
The distinction between “may” and “might” is subtle but useful:
- may：a more likely possibility
- might：a softer, more cautious prediction
In everyday conversation, “might” often sounds gentler and is easier to use in casual speech.
5. Explaining the Temperature
To talk about temperature, use: “It will be around ～ degrees.”
- It will be around 22 degrees.
The word “around” indicates an approximate temperature.
More examples:
- It will be around 15 degrees this morning.
- It will be around 30 degrees this afternoon.
To make the conversation richer, you can also add impressions of the weather:
- Not too hot, not too cold.
- Pretty warm for this season.
- A bit chilly in the morning.
Summary
- What will the weather be like ～?
→ A basic structure used to ask about future weather conditions. - I checked the forecast.
→ A natural way to say you checked the weather forecast. Forecast is the most common term. - It’s going to be ～. / It might ～.
→ Useful expressions for describing both likely and uncertain weather predictions. - It will be around ～ degrees.
→ A standard expression for describing temperature, with around adding a softer, approximate tone.
