Weather & Climate

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What is Weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is Climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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How long is climate typically measured over?

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Climate is typically measured over a period of 30 years or more.

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What does it mean when we say 'Texas has long, hot summers'?

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This statement describes the climate of Texas, indicating that it experiences consistently high temperatures during the summer months.

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What does 'California is mostly sunny' describe?

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This describes the climate of California, suggesting that it generally has a lot of sunny days.

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What is an example of Weather?

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An example of weather is a tornado warning issued for a specific area, indicating immediate atmospheric conditions.

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What is an example of Climate?

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An example of climate is the fact that a region has cold winters and warm summers over many years.

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What factors are included in Weather?

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Weather includes factors such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is the difference between Weather and Climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and represents average conditions over many years.

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What does it mean if it has been windy all week?

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This describes the weather conditions, indicating that there has been consistent wind over a short period.