What is it like outside right now? Will the weather be the same when the seasons change? The answers depend on where you live.
Weather is what the air is like outside. Two things cause weather: the sun and moisture. Together, they make clouds form. Clouds can bring rain, snow, sleet, or hail. During the day, the sun may be behind the clouds. When clouds move, the sun shines.
What is your weather like from year to year? Do you have warm, sunny days nearly all the time? Or are your winters freezing? These questions are all about climate and seasons.
Climate is the pattern of weather in an area over a long period. Different places have different climates. The climate of a place depends on how much rain it gets and how warm it is during a year.
A season is a time of year that has a certain kind of weather. In many places, the weather changes with each season. The four seasons are spring, summer, fall, and winter.
The colors on the map below show different climate areas. Find where you live on the map. What kind of climate do you have?
