Weather theoryQuestion 343 of 934

How does the speed of a typical cold front compare with a warm front?

  1. A cold front moves slower
  2. They move at the same speed
  3. A cold front moves faster
  4. A cold front never moves
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Correct answer: A cold front moves faster

Cold fronts move more rapidly, usually 25 to 30 mph. Warm fronts move slowly.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Air Masses and Fronts, page 304

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026