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Weather Patterns

Grade 3 Science Worksheet

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Circle the answer.

  1. The graph shows the average July temperature in two towns. Which statement is true?

    • both towns are the same in July
    • Town A is usually hotter in July
    • Town B is usually hotter in July
    • Town A is colder than Town B

  2. The graph shows the rain each day for one week. How much rain fell in all?

    • 6 inches
    • 3 inches
    • 4 inches
    • 5 inches

  3. The graph shows a town's average snowfall. Which month usually gets the most snow?

    • March
    • December
    • February
    • January

  4. A forecast says tomorrow afternoon will be warmer than today. Which data best support this?

    • it rained on Monday morning
    • the wind came from the west on Tuesday
    • it was cloudy last month
    • temperatures rose every afternoon this week

  5. Which tool would you use to find wind speed?

    • anemometer
    • rain gauge
    • thermometer
    • wind vane

  6. In this town, July averages 4 inches of rain and January averages 1 inch. What can you predict for next July?

    • it will snow on most days
    • it will get exactly 4 inches
    • it will have no rain at all
    • it will probably be rainier than January

  7. The graph shows the noon temperature for four days. If the pattern continues, what is the best forecast for Friday?

    • the same as Monday
    • a little warmer than Thursday
    • a little colder than Thursday
    • much warmer than Monday

  8. Which is a weather report, not a fact about the climate?

    • Summers here are usually hot.
    • Winters here are usually snowy.
    • It is raining hard right now.
    • This town gets about 40 inches of rain a year.

  9. The graph shows a town's average rain in each season. Which season is usually driest?

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter

  10. A weather station records 28°F at night and 45°F in the afternoon. What will most likely happen to a puddle?

    • it will stay frozen all day
    • it will boil in the afternoon
    • it may freeze at night and melt in the afternoon
    • it will freeze in the afternoon
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About this worksheet

Weather patterns help students use data to describe typical weather and predict what comes next helps third graders connect observations with scientific explanations instead of memorizing isolated facts. Students may choose a forecast from one exciting day instead of looking across several observations for a repeated pattern. This worksheet uses short evidence-based situations so students must read the setup, identify the pattern, and choose the answer that fits the science idea named in the title. Students read weather graphs with units, compare towns and seasons, choose measurement tools, and support forecasts with patterns in the data.

Support versions use familiar examples and direct wording. Standard and challenge versions add closer distractors and require more comparison. Encourage your child to point to the evidence in the prompt before choosing an answer. If the answer does not explain the observation or solve the stated problem, it is probably a distractor. That habit builds careful science reasoning and prepares students for longer investigations.

What your child will learn

  • Read weather graphs
  • Identify patterns
  • Choose measurement tools
  • Support forecasts with evidence

NGSS standard: 3-ESS2-1

Worked example

If the noon temperature rises each day this week, the pattern supports a warmer forecast for tomorrow.

Common mistake

Basing a forecast on one data point instead of the pattern.

Helpful hint

Look across the data before predicting.

Next skill: Climate and Weather HazardsEarlier: Food Chains and Ecosystems

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with weather patterns?

Basing a forecast on one data point instead of the pattern.

How can I help my child with weather patterns?

Look across the data before predicting.

Are these 3rd grade science worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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