Which word gives the correct meaning of the underlined word in this paragraph?

my dad checked the thermometer first thing this morning. it showed the temperature was below zero. dad tapped the indicator to make sure it was measuring correctly. it didn't look that cold outside. but he nearly froze when he went outside to see if the car would start.

machine

weather

instrument

climate

which word gives the correct meaning of the underlined word in this paragraph?

my dad checked the thermometer first thing this morning. it showed the temperature was below zero. dad tapped the indicator to make sure it was measuring correctly. it didn't look that cold outside. but he nearly froze when he went outside to see if the car would start.

machine

weather

instrument

climate