Climate/seasons

is the condition of the atmosphere of a place over a long period

of time.

• longitude

• amihan

• climate

• monsoon

Rainy winds that change their directions seasonally

• monsoon winds

• switching winds

• windpipes

According to PAGASA, the average temperature of many regions in

the country is about 27 ºC.

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What is weather?

• The average weather conditions over a long period of time.
• The minute by minute conditions outside.

What is monsoon?

• It is a seasonal wind which lasts for several months.

• It is a simple wind which lasts for several months.

Locally known as amihan. It is characterized by moderate

temperatures, little or no rainfall in the central and western part of Luzon and Visayas, and a prevailing wind from the east

• northeast monsoon

• southwest monsoon

• middle east monsoon

Locally known as habagat. this is characterized by hot and humid weather, frequent heavy rainfall, and a prevailing wind

from the western parts. They blow mostly during May—October.

• northeast monsoon

• southwest monsoon

• eastwest monsoon

Starts in June and lasts until November. It rains heavily throughout

the country during this time. Weather disturbances such as typhoons or tropical

cyclones also frequently occur during this season.

• wet season

• dry season

• hot season

This season starts in late November and lasts until May. It is characterized by hot temperature and very little or no rainfall at all.

• wet season

• dry season

• cool season

It occurs during December— February and has little rainfall but cool weather

• cool dry season

• hot dry season