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.
Complete the Tables
Record the precipitation data for the dates listed in the table.
Total Monthly Precipitation (inches)
Dates | Type your location here. | Type the second location here. |
January 2017 | ||
April 2017 | ||
July 2017 | ||
October 2017 | ||
January 2018 | ||
April 2018 | ||
July 2018 | ||
October 2018 | ||
January 2019 | ||
April 2019 | ||
July 2019 | ||
October 2019 |
After you complete the table, answer these questions:
1. Look at the amount of precipitation during the same month for all three years at your location. How does precipitation for that month compare for all three years? | |
2. What patterns do you notice about precipitation in different seasons where you live? | |
3. Do you notice similar patterns in precipitation at your second location? Explain how the patterns are similar to or different from your location. | |
4. Do you think the four months (January, April, July, and October) represent the seasons well? Why or why not? |
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