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Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Variations

Collecting and Analyzing Precipitation Data

Click "Launch" to see precipitation maps for January, April, July, and October of 2017 through 2019. One month for every season is included.

Note: If you live in Hawaii or Alaska, which are not on the maps, choose any other location.

Remember: January is a winter month. April is in the spring. July is in the summer. October is in the fall.
United States map showing April 2017 total precipitation. See the alt-format document in Handouts on PBS LearningMedia for the monthly total precipitation data for January, April, July, and October of 2017 through 2019.

Complete the Tables

Record the precipitation data for the dates listed in the table.

Total Monthly Precipitation (inches)

After you complete the table, answer these questions:

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