Climate survey – join in today

This survey can be done at any time of year.

Help us learn more about our climate and how we affect it

The OPAL climate survey is an exciting national experiment that everyone can take part in.

You’ll help us investigate ways in which we affect the climate and how the climate may affect us. The more people that get involved the more valuable our research will become.

How to take part

Step 1: Download the instructions and guides below. You can skip this step if you've received one of our climate survey packs.

Want to make your own bubble blower? Watch our video to find out how.

Step 2: Find a suitable space to carry out the survey and record your findings in the workbook.

Step 3: Submit your results online.

Ready to enter your results online?

We are collecting your sky observations for Activity 1 separately. Please return and submit as many observations as you can for this activity.

 

Order a free climate survey pack

We have a limited number of printed climate survey packs available, which include thermometer, mirror and compass.

Please email requests to opal@metoffice.gov.uk.

Alternatively, send your completed workbook(s) to: FREEPOST RSCH-CHYJ-HYYC, OPAL, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ.

We are no longer accepting contrail observations by text message.

View the results so far

Do you have any questions about the survey?
Check out our survey FAQs.
 

Downloads - what you need to get involved

Workbook: Background information and recording sheet		Field guide: Introduction and full instructions		Cloud chart: A photo guide to common cloud types
Workbook (PDF, 1.5MB)		Field guide (PDF, 3.3MB)		Cloud chart (PDF, 370KB)

 

You may download these documents for use in the context of the OPAL project only. All other rights are reserved.

The OPAL climate survey is being run by the Met Office.