Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period, typically 30 years or more.

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How does weather differ from climate?

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Weather is what you experience day-to-day, while climate is the average of those weather conditions over a longer period.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a rainy day or a sunny afternoon.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the hot and dry conditions typical of a desert region.

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What does it mean if a region has a dry climate?

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A dry climate means that the area receives very little precipitation over the year, leading to arid conditions.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect how hot or cold it feels.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future, based on meteorological data.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is an extended period of deficient rainfall relative to the statistical multi-year average for a region.