- maths knowledge
- knowledge of geography
- knowledge of physics
- analytical thinking skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- the ability to work well with others
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- excellent written communication skills
- thinking and reasoning skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
As a forecaster you’ll:
- collect data from satellite images, radar, remote sensors and weather stations
- measure air pressure, wind, temperature and humidity
- forecast the weather by analysing information and using computer programmes
- give weather information and reports to customers
As a researcher you’ll:
- study weather patterns and climate change
- improve computer forecasting models
- use research to predict floods and droughts
- study how the weather affects the spread of pollution or disease
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
With experience you could manage a team of weather forecasters. You could also move into teaching and train future forecasters and scientists.
You can learn more about becoming a meteorologist from the Met Office and the Royal Meteorological Society.
