Climates of India — Chapter Summary

Weather is the short

Weather is the short-term condition of the atmosphere, such as rain, sunshine, wind, or heat. Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a place o

Seasons recur every year as

Seasons recur every year as the Earth revolves around the Sun. India traditionally divides the year into six seasons or ritus: spring, summer, rainy s

Places near the Equator are warmer

Places near the Equator are warmer, while places farther away are cooler. This is why climate changes from the north to the south of India.

Temperature decreases as altitude increases

Temperature decreases as altitude increases. Hill stations stay cooler than the plains because they are higher above sea level.

Coastal areas have milder temperatures because

Coastal areas have milder temperatures because the sea heats up and cools down slowly. Mumbai has a much smaller temperature range than Nagpur, which