Summary
- WMO selected 13 photographs for its 2027 calendar under the theme “Your Weather, Your World.” The collection spans dust storms, lightning, ice, landscapes and human stories from different parts of the world.
- The official announcement includes videos for the Winners and Honourable Mentions.
- The images highlight how weather, climate and water shape the environment and everyday life.
Thirteen images of dust storms, lightning, ice, seas and human stories make up the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) 2027 calendar.
WMO announced the winners of its 2027 Calendar Photo Competition under the theme “Your Weather, Your World”, inviting photographers to show how weather, climate and water shape lives, landscapes and daily interactions.
The 13 photographs selected by WMO
Fishing All Together
A Light in the Frozen Night
A Remarkable Series of Lightning Strikes
Above the Fog
Harvested by Sun and Sea
Life Between the Ice and the Ocean
Monster on Highway 60
Nature at the Heart of the City
Polar Bear on Melting Polar Pack Ice
Sandstorms at Athibohol
Sunset over the Avenue of the Baobabs
Tiny Waterworlds
Water Scarcity and Life
The final collection ranges from extreme weather to quieter scenes showing the relationship between people and the environment. WMO highlights dust storms in Kenya and the United States, lightning over city skylines, baobab trees in Madagascar, and imagery connected with extreme heat and weather in Antarctica, Myanmar and Norway.
The “Your Weather, Your World” theme
The competition focuses on photographic storytelling around weather, climate and water. The 13 images form a visual set showing how natural phenomena affect landscapes, ecosystems and human activity.
WMO also says the winning entries and honourable mentions will be featured across its social platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Threads and YouTube.
What we think
The strength of the selection lies in its range. The calendar combines dramatic meteorological events with photographs that give weather and climate a human and environmental scale.
Frequently asked questions
How many photographs are included?
The final set presented here consists of 13 photographs from the WMO 2027 Calendar Photo Competition.
What is the competition theme?
The theme is “Your Weather, Your World”, focusing on how weather, climate and water shape the world and everyday life.
