pogodzie

Pogoda, the Polish term for weather, refers to the state of the atmosphere at a given place and time. It includes the combination of temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, cloudiness, and visibility, and it changes from hour to hour and day to day. Weather is the short-term condition of the atmosphere, while climate describes long-term patterns.

Key variables used to describe pogoda are temperature (how hot or cold it feels), humidity (the amount of moisture in the air), precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail), wind (speed and direction), cloud cover, atmospheric pressure, and visibility. The dew point indicates the temperature at which air becomes saturated.

Observation and forecasting: Weather is observed with instruments at weather stations, ships, and airports, and with satellites and radar. Common instruments include thermometers, barometers, hygrometers, anemometers, and rain gauges. Forecasts are produced with numerical weather prediction models and interpreted by meteorologists; nowcasting covers minutes to a few hours, while longer forecasts extend up to days with increasing uncertainty.

In Poland, the national meteorological service IMGW-PIB collects data, issues forecasts, and provides warnings for sectors such as transportation, agriculture, and public safety. Pogoda can affect daily life, planning, travel, and outdoor activities, reinforcing the need for timely and accessible weather information. The concept is also a core element of meteorology globally.