Tell Us How You Feel About the Weather and We'll Tell You How British You Are

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Tell Us How You Feel About the Weather and We'll Tell You How British You Are
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About This Quiz

British weather is unlike all other areas in the world. British weather could be compared to Japan's weather, except that Japan can get quite hot in the summer. British weather is similar to some parts of America, but America tends to have more extreme weather and temperatures. Why is Britain so unique? Simply put, it's down to the jet stream.

Warm air from south of Florida comes up the East Coast of the United States, where it is carried across the Atlantic by the jet stream. Due to the nature and direction of the jet stream, cold Arctic air is kept at bay, and the warm Caribbean air settles over the British Isles. As a result, Britain never really gets that cold, despite being further north than some parts of Canada, and somehow the U.K. manages to remain fairly cool in the summer. Brits may consider a temperature of 27 Celsius dangerously hot, but it's considered to be a beautiful summer day in New York. 

Brits are prepared for changes in the weather that most other cultures just don't anticipate or prepare for on a daily basis. Answer some questions on how you feel about the weather, and we will tell you just how British you really are!

Hmmm ... it looks as though you'll be in the countryside this weekend. How do you feel about going for a nice walk in the morning?
Yes, please!
OK, but if it's rainy we'll go after lunch.
Yes, unless there is a major storm
Not if it is cold or raining

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Which style of hat says "comfort" to you?
Sherlock Holmes twin peak cap
Beanie
Baseball cap
Fedora

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What's the best thing about the spring weather?
Bluebells!
The light through the new leaves
You can finally drink outside and people don't judge you!
It's not too hot yet.

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Summer is here. What will you do to your home to make it more comfortable?
Open the window
Turn on a fan
Use AC during the hottest part of the day, otherwise open all doors and windows
Air conditioning all the way!

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Gosh! This Christmas is very snowy indeed. How do you feel about going out for a day of shopping?
Don't be silly. The shops are closed on Christmas.
Don't be silly. The roads are closed because of the snow.
That is sacrilege. It's Christmas.
Sounds fun!

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You'll need a car if you're commuting into the city on a daily basis. What feature would you insist on, given how often it rains?
Actually, I commute by rail.
Convertible. Why not?
Good traction
Snow tires, just in case

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We're headed to a fashionable wedding in a countryside barn. What sort of shoes will you wear to the ceremony?
Sensible flats
Adorable flats
Low heels
Spikes

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The temperature has skyrocketed and the government says staying outside for long is dangerous! What are your plans for the day?
Such an advisory means it may be as hot as 25C (77F). So I must be careful.
Avoid the sun from noon until 3 p.m. It always cools down.
Siesta, baby!
Darn government ain't gonna tell ME not to get skin cancer if I want to!

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What time would you roll out of bed in June?
My usual time. I have blackout blinds.
4 a.m., when the sun comes up
A little earlier, to enjoy the cool part of the day
The usual time. The sun comes up at 7 a.m., so it is no problem.

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Which of these clothing items do you yearn to wear in nice weather?
Open-toed shoes
Sunhat
Dress
Bikini

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How wet do you get when you walk in the rain for a few minutes?
As wet as necessary to get where I am going, but I have a brolly.
A bit wet, I suppose.
Not wet. I have an umbrella.
I would never walk in the rain. You can die from that.

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How important to you is snow around Christmastime?
I don't care.
It'd be nice.
It's only necessary if I am on vacation.
It is not Christmas unless there is snow.

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What's the best thing about the weather in early winter?
Snowdrops!
The air is light and pleasant.
Snow comes at surprising times.
Nothing. Winter is cold and it sucks.

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How do you feel about public transportation that doesn't have air conditioning in the summer?
Fine
A little uncomfortable
Very annoyed and uncomfortable
I would never risk it. You can die from that.

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How do you feel when men wear shorts?
I laugh and laugh because they look like giant boys.
Sad for their wives
I accept it.
That's normal clothing for men.

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How many umbrellas do you personally own?
12
7
3
2

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Which is the best way to stay warm in the winter?
Jumpers, obviously!
Build a cheery little fire
Snuggle your boo
Turn up the heat

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Is there a "wrong kind of snow"?
No, that is a joke.
Yes
You mean, like, for skiing?
What?

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Socks with sandals — yay or nay?
Yay!
Yay, if you must
Nay, please
Obviously nay. What the heck?

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How quickly can you burn in the sun?
Under ten minutes
Under an hour
I just tan.
I wear sunscreen every day, so never.

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How much of your conversation is weather talk in a normal day?
Most of it
Half
A little
I don't really talk about it.

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When is it NOT appropriate to talk about the weather?
It is always appropriate.
When you are talking about people's health instead
When you have finished talking about it already
When there is a serious topic to discuss

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It's not raining. Do you bring an umbrella?
Of course, otherwise it will rain.
I always bring an umbrella.
Probably not
No

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When do you most expect a hailstorm?
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter

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Which weather is best for going hunting in the Scottish Highlands?
Overcast, windy and dry
Cloudy and drizzly
Windy and sunny
Hot and pleasant

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What do you consider to be a lot of snow?
More than three inches
More than six inches
More than ten inches
Above the knee

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What unit do you use to describe the weather?
Celsius if it is cold, Fahrenheit if it is hot
Mostly Celsius, but I mentally convert it either way
Always Celsius
Always Fahrenheit

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How old were you the first time you experienced humid weather?
12
10
5
Three days old, leaving the hospital for the first time

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Do you have a barometer in your house?
Of course! It's huge and has a matching thermometer.
Yes, but it is small.
No, but I do have that on my phone.
What is a barometer?

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Can you predict rain according to how your joints are feeling?
Of course, down to the hour and how much rain is coming
Sometimes, if it is a lot of rain
Alas, no
Yes, but only with tornadoes

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You Got: