Climograph

/ˈklaɪməɡræf/ noun

Definition

A scientific graph that displays climate data, typically showing temperature and precipitation patterns across months or seasons.

Etymology

Compound of 'climate' (from Greek 'klima') and '-graph' (from Greek 'graphia' meaning 'writing' or 'recording'). Coined in early 20th-century geography to visualize climate patterns.

Kelly Says

A climograph is like a fingerprint for a location's weather—geographers use them to instantly compare whether a place is wet or dry, hot or cold, helping identify climate zones!

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