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“Is it going to rain today?” — is that a question about weather, or about climate?
Weather
Climate
Hour-to-hour and day-to-day conditions.
Average conditions over 30+ years.
Changes quickly, even in one day.
Changes slowly, over decades.
Example: it is raining today.
Example: Rajasthan is generally dry.
- Weather is the hour-to-hour and day-to-day condition of the atmosphere.
- It can make us irritable or cheerful , and it varies daily.
- Climate is the average weather of a place over a long time.
- This is usually measured over thirty years or more .
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Definition — Weather and Climate
Weather: hour-to-hour and day-to-day atmospheric conditions.
Climate: the average weather of a place over 30+ years.
Climate: the average weather of a place over 30+ years.
Which elements actually control our weather and climate?
| Element | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Temperature | How hot or cold the air is |
| Humidity | Water vapour present in the air |
| Precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet or hail falling down |
| Atmospheric Pressure | Weight of air pressing on the surface |
| Wind | Air moving from high to low pressure |
- Different elements influence weather and climate.
- They are temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind and pressure.
- These elements can change under varying conditions .
- They all interact with each other constantly.
