Question

which statement best describes the climate of christchurch? summers have lower temperatures and slightly less precipitation than winters. on average, the summer months are hotter and wetter than the winter months. winters have lower temperatures and slightly more precipitation than summers.

Explanation:

The bar chart shows average precipitation in Christchurch. In New Zealand, summer months (December - February) and winter months (June - August) are considered. Looking at precipitation: summer months (e.g., Jan - around 53mm, Feb - around 46mm, Dec - around 54mm) and winter months (May - around 68mm, Jun - around 65mm, Jul - around 65mm). Generally, in a climate context (assuming typical temperature - precipitation relation where higher precipitation in cooler months can be a pattern), winters (cooler months) have more precipitation.

Answer:

Winters have lower temperatures and slightly more precipitation than summers.