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Geography

Geography of Weather

Quick fact

The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7°C (134°F) in Death Valley, USA, while the coldest was -89.2°C (-128.6°F) in Antarctica—both extreme examples of how geography influences weather.

Why this is interesting

Why does it rain on one side of a mountain while the other side is dry? The answer lies in geography—the hidden force that shapes the weather you experience every day.