Climate

## Definition

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According to world metrological organisation Climate characterizes the average weather conditions for a particular location over a long period of time[1]

Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area. Weather can change from hour-to-hour, day-to-day, month-to-month or even year-to-year. A region's weather patterns, usually tracked for at least 30 years, are considered its climate.[1]

### Types Of Climate

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There are five types of climate[2]

1. Tropical.
2. Dry.
3. Temperate.
4. Continental.
5. Polar.

### Different between Weather and Climate

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Weather reflects short-term conditions of the atmosphere while climate is the average daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location.[3]

### Classification of Climate

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koppen climate classification scheme divides climates into five main climate groups: A (tropical), B (arid), C (temperate), D (continental), and E (polar). The second letter indicates the seasonal precipitation type, while the third letter indicates the level of heat.[2]

### References

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1. ↑ "FAQs - Climate". public.wmo.int. 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
2. ↑ "What Are the Different Climate Types? | NOAA SciJinks – All About Weather". scijinks.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
3. ↑ US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "What is the difference between weather and climate?". oceanservice.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-01.