Rank these weather annoyances from most to least irritating: humidity, strong wind, drizzle, and glaring sun. Defend your top pick.

A natural way to answer

I'd put humidity first — it's relentless and there's no escaping it. Strong wind would be second, then drizzle, and glaring sun comes in last. Humidity tops the list because it saps your energy and makes everything feel like hard work.

Key phrases to use

• no contest — used to say one option is so clearly the winner that there's no real competition“Worst weather? Humidity, no contest.”
• comes in last — finishes in the final position in a ranking or race“Glaring sun comes in last on my list.”
• does my head in — really irritates or frustrates you“The constant drizzle does my head in.”
• saps your energy — gradually drains your strength and leaves you tired“Heavy humidity really saps your energy.”
• brings up the rear — comes last in a group or order“Glaring sun brings up the rear for me.”