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 Table Everett/SeattleSpokane 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/SeattleSpokane Climate Zone Marine West CoastHighland Max. and Min. temp in January (F) 44/3331/19 Max. and min. Temperature in July (F) 76/5486/55 Extreme High Temp Extreme Low Temp Average Precipitation in Winter (December+ January + February) then divide by Average Precipitation in Summer (June+July+August) then divide by Total Snowfall (in.) in one year Elevation (feet) Growing Season (Frost free days)

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, WA Longitude W, Latitude 48 N Elevation 120 ft JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSeptOctNovDecAnnual Avg. Max Temp (F) Avg. Min Temp (F) Avg. Total Precip (in) Avg. Total Snow Fall (in) 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 W, Latitude 47.9 N, Elevation 2372 ft JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSeptOctNovDecAnnual Avg. Max Temp (F) Avg. Min Temp (F) Avg. Total Precip (in) Avg. Total Snow Fall (in) 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.