Weather Patterns
Track temperature, wind, and precipitation to predict weather
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How it works
Weather is the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere: temperature, wind, clouds, and precipitation. Climate is the average weather over many years. Scientists observe patterns โ for example, summers are warmer because the Earth's tilt angles your region toward the Sun, giving longer days and more direct sunlight. Different regions have different climates: tropical areas stay warm year-round, arctic areas stay cold, deserts get very little rain, and temperate areas experience all four seasons. By tracking weather data over time, meteorologists can spot patterns and make forecasts.
Step-by-step
- Choose a season and region, then press Start!
- Watch the animated weather dashboard update temperature, wind, and rain data day by day.
- Look for patterns โ does temperature rise or fall?
- When does it rain most?
- After observing, try to predict tomorrow's weather based on the trend you see.
Key formulas
- Temperature follows a wave pattern through the year โ warmest in summer, coldest in winter
Frequently asked questions
- Why is summer warmer than winter?
- Earth is tilted! In summer your part of Earth leans toward the Sun, so sunlight hits more directly and days are longer.
- Which region gets the least rainfall?
- Deserts receive very little rain โ some get less than 25 cm (10 inches) per year!