What are the Elements of Weather and Climate?
By Balaji
Updated on: February 17th, 2023
The elements of weather and climate are atmospheric pressure, temperature, wind, humidity, and precipitation. Climate is the accumulation of weather conditions and variations over a large area over a long period of time. Weather, on the other hand, refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any given time.
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1. Elements of Weather and Climate
Elements of Weather and Climate
The weather and climate of a location are affected by a variety of factors and elements. All elements of atmospheric pressure, temperature, wind, humidity, and precipitation must be ideal for ideal climatic conditions. The weather-related factors are discussed further below.
The factors that affect climate are latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from the sea, ocean currents, and relief features.
- Latitude: The distance north or south of the equator, measured along the meridian of that place as an angle from the centre of the earth is called latitude.
- Altitude: The distance above sea level is referred to as altitude.
- Pressure and Wind System: The air always moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas, whereas wind is the movement of air from a high-pressure area to a low-pressure area.
- Ocean Current: The streams of water flowing constantly on the ocean surface in definite directions are known as Ocean currents.
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