1. A closer look at weather and climate
Oh, What a Wonderful Day!
A closer look at weather and climate

2. What is weather?
Weather looks at the short-term conditions in a certain place at a certain time.
Example: Saying today is sunny and warm is describing the weather

3. What is climate?
Climate looks at long-term weather patterns and describes what is usual for an area.
Example: Saying that summers in Phoenix are normally sunny and hot is describing the climate.

4. How do you determine climate?
The climate of an area is defined based on the weather patterns of the area.
Example: Desert climates have very low rainfall and high temperatures throughout the year.

5. Quick Check: Climate or Weather?
Hot summers
Rain today
Partly cloudy
Long growing season
10 inches of rain per year
Warm front on the ground

6. Quick Check Answers Hot summers (climate) Rain today (weather)
Partly cloudy (weather)
Long growing season (climate)
10 inches of rain per year (climate)
Warm front on the ground (weather)

7. That’s All For Now, Folks…
Get ready for your “Four Corners” Activity!