Climate 

Climate summaries from around the world by region

Mid-South:                                             

Winter: The Mid-South has cold, but not frigid winters. Temperatures drop below freezing at night very frequently. Snow is uncommon. The area averages about three inches of snow annually. The record low for Memphis was -13 degrees Fahrenheit, which was set on December 24, 1963.

Spring: Interacting air masses from the Gulf of Mexico and Canada produce showers and thunderstorms. These thunderstorms can sometimes be severe. They can also spawn tornadoes on occasion. Tornadoes most often occur in the months of March, April, and May. The region experiences 189 tornadoes annually. Signs of a tornado include: a dark sky, wall clouds, large hail, a loud roar similar to a freight train, and a cloud of debris. Tornado sirens alert residents of a city of an approaching 

Summer: Summer is hot and humid due to the tropical air mass from the Gulf of Mexico. Heat indices can sometimes exceed 100 degrees, although actual temperatures can be in the upper 80s to lower 90s. The air mass also causes thunderstorms to pop up in the afternoon and evening, bringing relief to the heat. The record high temperature for Memphis was 108 degrees Fahrenheit, which as set in July 1980. Hurricanes are a threat in late August.

Fall: Same as spring, but with lower average temperatures. Hurricanes are also a threat in early September.       

 

Midwest:                                                                                      

Winter: In winter, temperatures can fall below zero at night, especially in the northern regions, like Northern Minnesota. Highs are usually in the 30s and 40s most of the time. Snow is also a common occurrence. Southwestern Minnesota averages about three feet of snowfall annually, while the northeastern part of the state averages six feet of snow annually. You would need a wool coat, snow boots, wool socks, scarf, mittens, and a hat.

Spring: Temperatures range from the 50s to the 70s. Rain falls a few days a week. Tornadoes are a threat. Tornado Ally, which is located in the Great Plains states, extends into Iowa and Minnesota. They most often occur in May and June. Iowa averages about 48 tornadoes annually. Droughts can occur occasionally. Droughts can be destructive to local farmers' crops. You would need thick, long pants and a flannel shirt. A t-shirt might be needed for unusually warm weather.

Summer:  Summers tend to be humid and hot. Temperatures are in the 80s and 90s most of the time. Temperatures can occasionally rise to near 100 degrees in the summer. Droughts can also occur. As said before, they can be very destructive to local farmers' crops. Here in the summer, you would want to wear t-shirts and shorts.

Fall: As with spring, temperatures range from the 50s to the 70s. Rain also falls a few days a week as with spring. Also, a t-shirt will be needed for unusually warm days, but for the most part, thick, long pants and a flannel shirt would suffice.

East Coast:                                                                                    

Winter: Storm systems known as Nor'easters can bring massive amounts of snow and ice. These storms form in the Gulf of Mexico and work their way up the East Coast. The farther you go up the coast, the cooler the average temperatures will get, like in New England, for example.

Spring: Spring flowers grow. Spring is at its strongest in April throughout the region. Temperatures range from cool to mildly warm.

Summer: Summers on the East Coast are hot and humid. The further south you go, the warmer the summer temperatures will be, like in Florida, for example. Pop-up thunderstorms are common on the East Coast in the summer months.

Fall:  Autumn is very cool and crisp. It also has very beautiful foliage. New York and New England are the places to go if you are looking for breathtaking beauty.

Australia:


Winter: In the winter, which is from June to August, Northern Australia experiences a dry season with low rainfall. During the dry season, wildfires are common.


Summer: In the summer, which is from December through February, Northern Australia, experiences a wet season. This rainfall is often very heavy. This results in flash flooding.




Alaska: