Introduction to Weather vs Climate

We have learned that due to its atmosphere, Earth’s temperatures stay in a range that supports life. On earth

that is an average of 58 degrees Fahrenheit.

Does that mean that all places on Earth have an average of 58 degrees?

What makes some places hotter or colder?

Atmosphere – The gases surrounding a planet

Weather – The atmospheric conditions in a particular place at a specific time. Weather is short-term – a minute, hour, day, week or month.

Climate – The average weather in a specific area over a long period of time, based off of a lot of collected data (usually at least 30 years).

Video: Weather Vs Climate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbAWny7FV3w&feature=youtu.be

What is happening

in the atmosphere

Long Period of TimeShort Period of Time

Changes very slowlyChanges very fast

Average weather over time

Weather right nowHave to do

with the weather

Impacts life on Earth

When you're in a cold place in December and you're planning a

vacation for February, are you interested in a location's weather

or climate?

If it's a summer day and you want to take a picnic are you

concerned with weather or climate?