Weather and Climate of the Philippines

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering Filipino weather patterns, monsoons, and atmospheric conditions based on the lecture notes.

Monsoon

A seasonal wind pattern that changes direction during different times of the year and affects rainfall and weather conditions.

Amihan (Northeast Monsoon)

Brings cool and dry air from the Hilagang-Silangan (Northeast), usually from November to April.

Habagat (Southwest Monsoon)

Brings warm and moist air from the Timog- Kanluran (Southwest), usually from May to October, often causing heavy rains.

Weather

The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.

Climate

The average weather pattern of an area over a long period of time.

Sunny

Weather with plenty of sunshine and few or no clouds.

Cloudy

Weather with many clouds covering the sky.

Rain

Water droplets that fall from clouds.

Rainy

Weather characterized by frequent or continuous rain.

Drizzle (Ambon)

Very light rain consisting of fine water droplets.

Thunder (Kulog)

The sound caused by lightning heating the air rapidly.

Lightning (Kidlat)

A sudden electrical discharge in the atmosphere.

Thunderstorm

A storm with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain.

Wind

Air moving from one place to another.

Windy

Weather with noticeable or strong winds.

Breeze

A gentle and light wind.

Humidity

The amount of water vapor in the air.

Humid

Air containing a high amount of moisture.

Fog

A thick cloud close to the ground that reduces visibility.

Dew (Hamog)

Water droplets formed on cool surfaces during the night or early morning.

Flood (Baha)

Overflow of water onto normally dry land.

Drought (Tagtuyot)

A long period with little or no rainfall.

Dry Season

The part of the year with little rainfall.

Wet Season

The part of the year with frequent rainfall.

Storm

A disturbance in the atmosphere with strong winds and often rain.

Typhoon (Bagyo)

A powerful tropical cyclone that forms over warm ocean waters.

Heat Wave

A prolonged period of unusually hot weather.

Temperature

A measure of how hot or cold the air is.

Heat Index

The temperature felt by the body when humidity is combined with air temperature.

Air Pressure

The force exerted by the weight of the air.

Rainbow (Bahaghari)

An arc of colors formed when sunlight passes through water droplets.

Sunrise

The time when the sun first appears in the morning.

Sunset

The time when the sun disappears below the horizon in the evening.

LPA (Low Pressure Area)

An area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than its surroundings and may develop into a storm.

PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility)

The area monitored by PAGASA for tropical cyclones and weather disturbances affecting the Philippines.

ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone)

A region where winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet, often causing rain and thunderstorms.

El Niño

A climate pattern that usually causes hotter and drier conditions in the Philippines.

La Niña

A climate pattern that usually causes cooler and wetter conditions in the Philippines.