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World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23 (3/23) every year.

🌍 Why March 23?

This date marks the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950, a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international cooperation in atmospheric science, climate, and weather.

Each year, it has a different theme highlighting important meteorological and environmental topics like climate change, early warning systems, or water resources.

Here are some fun and surprising facts about World Meteorological Day and weather science:

☁️ Fun Weather & Meteorological Day Facts:

It’s All About the Atmosphere
The WMO coordinates global weather, climate, and water resources monitoring—making your daily weather apps possible with accurate forecasts.

Lightning is 5x Hotter Than the Sun
A single bolt of lightning can heat the air around it to 30,000°C (54,000°F)—that’s five times hotter than the surface of the sun!

Raindrops Aren’t Tear-Shaped
Despite popular images, raindrops start spherical and become more like hamburger buns as they fall.

World Meteorological Day Has Annual Themes
Each year focuses on global issues like climate change, disaster risk reduction, or early warning systems—2024’s theme was “At the Frontline of Climate Action.”

The WMO Also Tracks Space Weather
Besides Earth’s atmosphere, it helps monitor solar flares and space weather that can affect satellites and power grids.

The Quietest Weather Place?
Antarctica! Despite being the coldest place on Earth, it rarely sees storms or rain, making it eerily calm (and frozen solid).

The Wettest Place on Earth
Mawsynram in India receives over 11,000 mm (433 inches) of rain per year—mostly during the monsoon!