How Does Weather Affect Everyday Lives?
Weather affects the everyday lives of people by governing choices they make about what clothes to wear, how to travel, and the activities in which they participate. Weather also affects the moods of many people.
In areas where distinct seasons exist, winter weather, such as snowstorms, can cancel school, meaning parents may have to scramble for childcare, and students get a day off from school. Winter weather can also make commutes to work a nuisance, if not dangerous. Winter weather affects clothing choices because people must be aware of the need to wear boots, gloves, hats and scarves. Low temperatures can prove fatal for people at risk, and injuries can occur when people slip and fall on slick surfaces.
In the spring, people should have umbrellas close at hand in case of showers. They may also need to dress in layers. Summer heat can cause illness or death in some cases. People who own or work for businesses that relate to weather are also affected. For example, a hot summer can help ice cream sales, while an unusually warm winter can hurt profits at a ski resort.
In general, extreme weather tends to bring out the worst tendencies in people, according to PsychCentral. For example, aggression rises along with higher temperatures.
