Climograph Analysis Activity
(Part I adapted from National Geographic “What Can You Say about the Climate of these Cities” activity)
Part I- Examine the climograph below and answer the questions that follow. Use an additional sheet of paper if
necessary.
1. What is the warmest month at this
location? ________________
2. What is the average temperature of
the coldest month at this location?
________________
3. What is the driest month at this
location? ________________
4. What is the difference in degrees
between the coldest and warmest
months? __________________
5. Does this city have a "dry season"? If so, when? If not, why? Explain your answer.
6. Which business would you rather own in this city, air conditioning or heating? Support your choice with data.
7. Would you expect to have seasonal changes of clothing? What kinds of different clothing might be needed?
8. Do you think flooding is a serious risk at this location? Why or why not?
9. Based on your knowledge of the geography of the United States, look at the choices below and predict where
this U.S. city is. Explain your choice.
Seattle, Washington
Boston, Massachusetts
Chicago, Illinois
Phoenix, Arizona
Miami, Florida
Part II- Construct a climograph for Snow Hill, MD using the data provided below.
Snow Hill, MD
Average Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
37.5
39.5
46.5
56
65
Jun
73.5
Jul
77.5
Aug
76
Sep
70
Oct
59
Nov
50
Dec
41
Average Precipitation (Inches)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
3.58
3.15
4.53
3.46
Jun
3.46
Jul
4.41
Aug
4.88
Sep
4.41
Oct
3.54
Nov
3.5
Dec
3.66
May
3.5
Part III- Comparing Climates
1. Examine the two climographs and discuss each of the following in a thoughtful, well-constructed
paragraph (use additional paper if necessary):
 Identify at least 3 similarities and 3 differences between the two locations based on the
data.
 Is there a relationship between climate and location?
 How might climate affect the lifestyles of the people in the region?
 Besides scientists, who else might find climographs useful to study? Why?
2. After graphing the climate data for Snow Hill, do you still think your city prediction for Question
9 in Part I is accurate? If so, why? If not, what city would you change to and why?