Bowie Weather!
What kind of climate does Bowie, MD experience?
Bowie, Maryland, experiences a humid subtropical climate!
How many thunderstorms does the average US city experience annually?
What about Bowie?
The average U.S. city experiences roughly 20 to 60+ thunderstorm days annually
Thunderstorms occur, on average, 30–40 days per year in Bowie
Do all thunderstorms also have lightning?
yes! Thunder comes from lightning
What volcanic rock floats in water?
pumice!
How many seasons does one experience in Bowie, MD?
Four distinct seasons, featuring warm, muggy summers and cold, windy winters
How many tornadoes does Maryland have on average per year?
4--since the 1950's! Almost all F-0, F-1's
Outside the US, what 2 countries receive the highest number of tornadoes?
Two of the highest concentrations of tornadoes outside the U.S. are Argentina and Bangladesh!
What city has traffic lights shaped like hershey's kisses?
Hershey, PA!
In what month would one experience the highest temperatures in Bowie?
How much rainfall does MD receive annually?
The state receives ample precipitation throughout the year, with roughly 40 to 45 inches of rain annually, which is higher than the US average
What is the tornado alley?
Tornado Alley is a nickname invented by the media to refer to a broad area of relatively high tornado occurrence in the central United States
T or F, octupuses have 3 hearts
TRUE!
In what month would one experience the lowest temperatures in Bowie?
January--20's-30's
Texas, Iowa, Nebraska
What is the range in levels of tornadoes?
E0-E5
How many times a year does the sun set and rise at the North Pole?
Once!