A climograph is a graphical depiction of the monthly precipitation and temperature conditions for a selected place. This map is of Walgett, Australia. One can see that this map not only provides statistical and weather related information, but it also provides cultural information. The temperature is given in Celsius, thus meaning that this map would be quite useless to an American who doesn't have access to a convertor or who has never dealt with Celsius before. It's interesting how maps give us clues to a country's culture, even without meaning to.
URL:http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/lemke/geog101/lecture_outlines/09_global_climate_patterns.html
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