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LivePolls winter trivia questions

Top 20 most intriguing winter trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to our winter trivia game! Winter is a time of the year associated with snow, cold temperatures, and shorter days. It is a time of the year filled with cozy nights, hot beverages, and for some, holidays! From the snow-covered landscapes of the north to the crisp, sunny days of the south, winter has something to offer people in all parts of the world. Do you think you know all there is to know about this unique season? Test your knowledge with our winter trivia game and find out! Get ready for a cold, snowy, and fun-filled adventure!


1) What is the most popular winter sport?

  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Figure Skating
  • Ice Hockey

2) What is the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth?

  • -140°F
  • -260°F
  • -123°F
  • -200°F

3) In which month does Winter Solstice occur?

  • January
  • December
  • February
  • March

4) Where did the tradition of the Christmas Tree originate?

  • Spain
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy

5) What is the difference between a snowflake and a snowdrift?

  • A snowflake is frozen, a snowdrift is not
  • A snowflake is large, a snowdrift is small
  • A snowflake is white, a snowdrift is grey
  • A snowflake is wet, a snowdrift is dry

6) What type of precipitation is hail?

  • Sleet
  • Snow
  • Rain
  • Graupel

7) What type of animal hibernates during winter?

  • Fox
  • Bear
  • Butterfly
  • Duck

8) What type of precipitation is sleet?

  • Snow
  • Graupel
  • Rain
  • Hail

9) Which country is located in the Arctic Circle?

  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Sweden
  • Denmark

10) What is the name of the winter phenomenon where stars appear to move across the night sky?

  • Aurora Borealis
  • Polar Night
  • Northern Lights
  • Star Shower

11) What type of precipitation is snow?

  • Rain
  • Graupel
  • Sleet
  • Hail

12) What type of winter storm is a Nor'easter?

  • Blizzard
  • Thunderstorm
  • Tornado
  • Hurricane

13) What is the name of the holiday that is celebrated on December 25th?

  • Hanukkah
  • Christmas
  • Kwanzaa
  • Diwali

14) What type of precipitation is freezing rain?

  • Hail
  • Sleet
  • Snow
  • Rain

15) What is the name of the wind chill factor?

  • Heat Index
  • Polar Index
  • Wind Chill
  • Temperature Index

16) Which type of winter precipitation is composed of ice crystals?

  • Sleet
  • Snow
  • Graupel
  • Hail

17) What is the name of the winter phenomenon where the sky can take on a pink or orange hue?

  • Northern Lights
  • Polar Night
  • Star Shower
  • Sundogs

18) What type of winter precipitation is created by supercooled droplets?

  • Snow
  • Sleet
  • hail
  • Graupel

19) What is the name of the winter solstice festival that is celebrated in China?

  • Yule
  • Kwanzaa
  • Diwali
  • Dongzhi

20) What type of winter precipitation is created when snow falls through warm air?

  • Sleet
  • Hail
  • Snow
  • Graupel

Top 3 reasons to use our free winter Trivia Template

1) It is a fun way to learn more about the season of winter and the unique aspects of it.

2) It is a great way to educate others on winter, whether in the classroom or at a family gathering.

3) It can help to break the ice in an otherwise awkward or uncomfortable situation.