Control Weather
8th-level Transmutation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Control Weather is a 8th-level transmutation spell in D&D 5e (2024). You take control of the weather within 5 miles of you for the duration. You must be outdoors to cast this spell, and it ends early if you go indoors. When you cast the spell, you change the current weather conditions, which are determined by the GM…
- Casting Time
- 1 minute
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S, M (burning incense)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 8 hours
- Classes
- Cleric, Druid, Wizard
You take control of the weather within 5 miles of you for the duration. You must be outdoors to cast this spell, and it ends early if you go indoors. When you cast the spell, you change the current weather conditions, which are determined by the GM. You can change precipitation, temperature, and wind. It takes 1d4 × 10 minutes for the new conditions to take effect. Once they do so, you can change the conditions again. When the spell ends, the weather gradually returns to normal. When you change the weather conditions, find a current condition on the following tables and change its stage by one, up or down. When changing the wind, you can change its direction. Table: Precipitation | Stage | Condition | |-------|--------------------------------------------| | 1 | Clear | | 2 | Light clouds | | 3 | Overcast or ground fog | | 4 | Rain, hail, or snow | | 5 | Torrential rain, driving hail, or blizzard | Table: Temperature | Stage | Condition | |-------------|-----------| | 1 | Heat wave | | 2 | Hot | | 3 | Warm | | 4 | Cool | | 5 | Cold | | 6 | Freezing | Table: Wind | Stage | Condition | |-------|---------------| | 1 | Calm | | 2 | Moderate wind | | 3 | Strong wind | | 4 | Gale | | 5 | Storm |
Common questions
What level is Control Weather?
Control Weather is a 8th-level transmutation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Control Weather?
Control Weather has a casting time of 1 minute, with a range of Self.
Does Control Weather require concentration?
Yes. Control Weather requires concentration, lasting 8 hours.
Roll Control Weather straight from your character sheet in The DM Screen.
Open The DM ScreenFree in your browser. No account needed to start.