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the weather is rainy vs It is rainy

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They both express the same meaning, but the first one is more specific by mentioning 'the weather', while the second one is more general and can refer to any situation where it's rainy.
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Last updated: June 04, 2024

the weather is rainy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the current weather condition when it is rainy.

Examples:

  • The weather is rainy today.
  • I don't like when the weather is rainy.
  • The weather is rainy and cold.
  • When the weather is rainy, I prefer to stay indoors.
  • Do you think the weather will be rainy tomorrow?
  • Last November 2012, over 33,000 runners from 85 different nationalities came to the start line, but this time, they challenged very stormy and rainy weather.
  • If the year preceding the survey has had abnormally rainy weather conditions, the data should concern another year.
  • As is the case for other types of fruits, the production of soft fruits and cherries for the processing industry is highly dependent on weather conditions. Rainy weather can ruin the harvest whereas favourable weather during all campaign can boost it.
  • I've always wanted to go to a real life Hamptons lighthouse, In rainy weather, In a fisherman's sweater,
  • Harvesting takes place in the cold season when the weather is cold and dry (after the end of the rainy season).
  • The weather is so good in california.
  • The weather is nice, so it served its purpose after all.
  • If the weather is nice, you leave tomorrow.
  • - The weather is getting worse.
  • The weather is nice after so much rain.
  • The weather is expected to continue like this for another week.
  • -If the weather isn't worse.
  • The weather is bad, so everyone enjoys an extra night in Rennes.
  • The weather is nice so that tent isn't going anywhere.
  • The thing about Ohio is the weather is completely schizophrenic.
  • The weather is us, sir.
  • The weather is with us, sir.
  • - Hope the weather is better in Mexico.
  • I'm just emphasizing how bad the weather is.
  • The weather is awful in London.

Alternatives:

  • It is rainy
  • It's raining
  • It's a rainy day
  • The rain is heavy
  • It's pouring outside

It is rainy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a general statement to describe a situation where it is rainy, without specifying the context of weather.

Examples:

  • It is rainy outside.
  • I don't like it when it is rainy.
  • It is rainy and gloomy.
  • When it is rainy, I prefer to stay indoors.
  • Do you think it will be rainy tomorrow?

Alternatives:

  • The weather is rainy
  • It's raining
  • It's a rainy day
  • The rain is heavy
  • It's pouring outside

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