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Climate Graphs
Instructions: Follow the example below that we have done together for steps on building a climate
graph (also know as a climatograph). Some examples are found in the following pages, and on p. 105
of Horizons.
Location: Prince George, B.C.
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Draw the climate graphs for each of these cities using the same scale for each. Make sure the scale fits
the largest amount of precipitation.
• Remember – use blue for temperature and red for temperature! Don’t forget to label the units
for precipitation and temp. Shade the bar graphs lightly. Use the graphs provided.
Ottawa, Canada
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Precip (mm) 74
56
71
69
64
89
86
66
81
74
76
66
Temp (0C)
-11
-11
-4
5
13
18
21
19
14
7
0
-9
Belem, Brazil
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Precip (mm) 318
358
358
320
259
170
150
112
89
84
66
155
Temp (0C)
26
26
27
27
27
27
26
26
27
27
27
27
Valdivia, Chile
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Precip (mm) 66
74
132
234
361
450
394
328
208
127
124
104
Temp (0C)
17
17
15
12
10
8
8
8
10
12
13
15
Also: calculate the average amount of rainfall, mean temperature for each city and record it on the graph.
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Questions on Climate Graphs W, X, Y, and Z (back of this page)
Based on the temperature and precipitation (climate data), match the graphs to the following descriptions:
Hot, and wet all year round ____
almost no precipitation ____
warm winter, very hot summer ____
cool winter, warm summer ____
more precipitation in winter ____
cold winter, very warm summer ____
more precipitation in summer ____
Based on the information and description, match the graphs to one