Washington Climate

Ch 12 Activity 1

Chapter 12 Activity 1

What Do You Think?What is the climate like in Everett/Seattle?What is the climate like in Spokane?Why are they different/same?

Data TableEverett/Seattle Spokane

Climate Zone

Max. and Min. temp in January (F)

Max. and min. Temperature in July (F)

Extreme High Temp.

Extreme Low Temp.

Average Precipitation in Winter (December+ January + February) then divide by 3

Average Precipitation in Summer (June+July+August) then divide by 3

Total Snowfall (in.) in one year

Elevation (feet)

Growing Season (Frost free days) 120

Washington Elevation Map

Describe our elevation in the Everett area relative to other parts of the state.

More colorful Washington Elevation Map!

Data Table

Everett/Seattle SpokaneClimate Zone Marine West Coast HighlandMax. and Min. temp in January (F) 44/33 31/19Max. and min. Temperature in July (F) 76/54 86/55Extreme High Temp. 100 108Extreme Low Temp. 0 -30Average Precipitation in Winter (December+ January + February) then divide by 3

5.4 2.23

Average Precipitation in Summer (June+July+August) then divide by 3

1.13 0.766

Total Snowfall (in.) in one year 7.3 49Elevation (feet) 400 2356Growing Season (Frost free days) 232 120

Washington Cities

What physical features surround Everett?

Washington Precipitation

How does our average precipitation compare to other parts of the state?

What kinds of things make our climate unique?

Everett Community College, WALongitude 122.2 W, Latitude 48 NElevation 120 ft 1948 - 2004

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Annual

Avg. Max Temp

(F)

45.2 49.1 52.7 58 63.7 68.6 72.9 73.3 68.5 59.8 51 45.8 59.1

Avg.

Min

Temp (F)

33.1 34.6 36.7 40.4 45.7 50.8 53.5 53.3 48.6 42.6 37.4 34.4 42.6

Avg. Total Precip

(in)

4.57 3.43 3.59 2.65 2.36 2.16 1.20 1.35 1.98 3.45 4.87 5.06 36.66

Avg.

Total Snow

Fall (in)

2.3 .6 .5 .1 0 0. 0 0 0 0 .4 1.0 5.0

Calculate the average maximum and minimum temperatures in winter (Dec, Jan, and Feb) and summer, average total precipitation in winter and summer, and average winter snowfall

Present Day Climate in Washington State Part I. Everett (write out answers in journal on page1) 1. Use the climate data tables provided to describe the

climate of Everett. Include the following in your description: average maximum and minimum temperatures in winter and summer, average total precipitation in winter and summer, and average winter snowfall.

2. Which of the following physical features can be found in or near Everett? Use the Washington map for reference: mountains, rivers, valleys, coastlines, lakes, deserts, oceans.

3. How do you think the physical features of Everett might affect the climate

Spokane Airport Longitude 117.7 W, Latitude 47.9 N, Elevation 2372 ft. 1890-2004

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Annual

Avg. Max Temp

(F)

32.9 39.1 48.2 58.2 67 74.3 83.9 82.7 72.5 59.2 42.9 34.8 58

Avg.

Min

Temp (F)

21.6 25.1 30.5 36.5 43.7 50.1 55.8 54.6 46.6 37.6 29.9 24.4 38

Avg. Total Precip

(in)

1.97 1.55 1.37 1.11 1.41 1.2 .55 .63 .80 1.17 2.08 2.19 16.04

Avg.

Total Snow

Fall (in)

13 7.6 3.4 .5 .1 0 0 0 0 .2 5.2 11.1 41.1

What are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in winter and summer, average total precipitation in winter and summer, and average winter snowfall?

Questions

1. Which of the following physical features can be found in or near Seattle and Everett? Use the Washington map for reference: mountains, rivers, valleys, coastlines, lakes, deserts, oceans.

2. Which of the following physical features can be found in or near Spokane? Use the Washington map for reference: mountains, rivers, valleys, coastlines, lakes, deserts, oceans.

3. Look back on your data and describe 2 big differences in climate between the 2 cities. Give 2 reasons for the differences.