Meteorologists
Official O*NET title: Atmospheric and Space Scientists (19-2021.00)
Also called: broadcast meteorologist, forecaster, general forecaster, hydrometeorological technician, meteorologist
Do you do this at work?
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Do you do this at work?
Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics
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How AI is changing meteorologists work
7 of 18 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Amber (some AI use) — 39%.
This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.
Tasks in this job and recorded AI use
- Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
- Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Analyze historical climate information (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Develop and deliver training on weather topics (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Speak to the public to discuss weather topics or answer questions (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Perform managerial duties (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications — some recorded AI use
- Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions — some recorded AI use
- Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems databases — some recorded AI use
- Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities — no recorded AI use
- Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition — no recorded AI use
- Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change — no recorded AI use
- Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena — no recorded AI use
- Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies — no recorded AI use
- Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns — no recorded AI use
Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).
Your first steps (guidance)
- Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
- Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics”. Try the prompt for: “Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics”.
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Questions about AI and meteorologists
Will AI replace meteorologists?
Our data can’t predict job losses, and we don’t try to. What it does show: 7 of the 18 main tasks for this job match tasks people already use AI for (Anthropic Economic Index), giving a Amber rating (some AI use). Using AI on a task is not the same as AI doing the whole job, and 17 of the 27 listed tasks show no recorded AI use yet.
Which meteorologist tasks is AI used for most?
In the data, the most AI use among this job’s tasks is for: interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics; prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics; gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Which meteorologist tasks show little or no AI use?
For example: develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting; formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data; broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the internet or provide this information to the news media. These are good places to keep building your own skills.
How does this job compare to others?
In Microsoft Research’s “Working with AI” study, this job’s AI applicability score is equal to or higher than 92% of the occupations they scored. That measures overlap with AI chat use, not risk of job loss.
How can a meteorologist start learning AI?
Start small: open a free AI assistant, try it on one task you do often, and always check facts and numbers yourself. The plan on this page is guidance, not professional advice.
See how this job ranks
Meteorologists ranks #197 of 572 jobs for the share of main tasks with AI use (#1 = most), and #28 of 45 in Science & Research.
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