What do you call a scientist who studies weather?

A scientist who studies weather is called a meteorologist. Meteorology is the scientific study of Earth's atmosphere and the processes that create weather, including clouds, wind, rain, snow, thunderstorms, and hurricanes.

Meteorologists use physics, mathematics, and computer models to understand atmospheric conditions and predict what will happen next. They gather information from weather stations, radar, satellites, balloons, aircraft, and ocean buoys. Some work as researchers, while operational meteorologists prepare forecasts for the public, aviation, farming, shipping, and emergency services.

A meteorologist is not necessarily the same as a television weather presenter. A presenter may communicate a forecast without being a trained meteorologist, although many broadcast meteorologists have formal scientific education. Meteorology also differs from climatology: meteorology focuses mainly on short-term atmospheric conditions, while climatology examines weather patterns over much longer periods.