Climate vs Weather

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 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

The temperature increased quickly overnight. I may need to get my summer clothes out.

• weather

• climate

It rained 2 inches in Seattle, Washington on November 5^th.

• weather

• climate

Sandra visited her grandma in Florida over Thanksgiving. She noticed that they were selling bathing suits at the stores. Her grandma said they sell bathing suits all year because Florida is warm.

• weather

• climate