Weather vs climate

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

It is raining.

• weather

• climate

The high temperature today will be near 75 C.

• weather

• climate

The average winter temperature is 45 C.

• weather

• climate

It is raining outside right now.

• weather

• climate

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather

• climate

The high temperature today will be near 75 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

The average winter temperature is 30 degrees F.

• weather

• climate

The meteorologist predicts that tomorrow, it will be very windy outside.

• Weather

• Climate