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Climate is the long-term average atmospheric conditions of a location. Weather is the current atmospheric conditions at a location. Climates are classified based on patterns of average monthly temperatures and total annual rainfall.
Climate is the long-term average atmospheric conditions of a location. Weather is the current atmospheric conditions at a location. Climates are classified based on patterns of average monthly temperatures and total annual rainfall.
Because climate is determined by rainfall and temperature, climate patterns can be shown using a climograph.
- The bars of the climograph represent the average total rainfall per month.
- The lines represent the average monthly high and low temperature.
- Data used to make climographs are averaged over many years.
What patterns do you observe?
Climate Zones and Climate Factors
Climate Zones and Climate Factors
Observe the distribution of climate types.
- What patterns of climate types do you observe?
- Why are there patterns of differences and similarities in temperature and precipitation?
- How do climate factors interact to explain regional climates?
To answer the Why and How questions, explore the climate factors linked below the map.
Explore Climate Factors
Explore Climate Factors
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