How to construct a Climate Graph
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Location …………………..
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Across the bottom, the 12 months are located
Temperature on the left in degrees celcius (oC)
Temperature should range typically from -40 oC to +40 oC
All units should be equal. (Ie. One square = 10 oC)
Rainfall on the right in millimeters (mm)
Rainfall starts at 0 and go up to the highest rainfall amount. (300 mm on yours)
Again, All units should be equal. (Ie. One square = 25 mm)
Dec
Winnipeg, Canada 50° N , Elevation: 240 m
Jan.
Feb.
Mar. Apr. May June July
Aug. Sept. Oct.
Nov. Dec.
Temp. ° C
-18
-16
-8
3
11
17
20
19
13
6
-5
-13
Precip. mm
26
21
27
30
50
81
69
70
55
37
29
22
Describe the climate experienced in Winnipeg as illustrated in your constructed climate graph.
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Location:___________________________
Jan.
Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov.
Dec.
Temp. ° C
28
28
25
20
15
12
12
14
18
23
26
27
Precip. mm
44
34
28
10
15
13
7
8
7
18
29
39
In What hemisphere do you think this place is located? _________________________________
During what months does winter occur? _____________________________________________
Describe the climate experienced as illustrated in your constructed climate graph above.
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Location:_______________ Edmonton, Alberta
Jan.
Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov.
Dec.
Temp. ° C
-12
-8
-3
6
12
16
18
17
11
6
-4
-10
Precip. mm
23
15
17
26
49
87
92
69
44
18
18
21
In What hemisphere do you think this place is located? _________________________________
Do you think this area is near water (Marine) or further inland (Continental)? Give 2 reasons to
support your answer.
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Describe the climate experienced as illustrated in your constructed climate graph above.
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