Question
The following table shows rainfall and temperature of town X.
Using the figures given find;
| Months | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 500 | 720 | 408 | 300 | 70 | 15 | 0 |
Using the figures given find;
(i) The total annual rainfall
(ii) The wettest month.
(iii) The mean monthly rainfall.
(iv) The annual range of temperature.
(v) The hottest month.
Answer
(i) 3 + 0 + 3 + 1+ 18 + 500 + 720 + 408 + 300 + 70 + 15+0 = 2038mm
(ii) Wettest month – July 720mm
(iii) Total rainfall/No. of months = 2038/12
= 169.83 ?170mm
(iv) 30 - 24 = 6°C
(v) October 30°C
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