Weather and Climate

Weather

Is the state of the atmosphere, describing for example the degree to which it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy. 

Air Pressure

It measures how heavy the air is over a unit of area.

Air Temperature

It measures how hot or cold the air is.

Climate

It refers to the average temperature and precipitation over time.

Temperature

Depends on the amount of energy received from the sun base on the angle and location at which sunlight strikes Earth.

Precipitation

Water that falls on the ground as rain, snow, etc.

Latitude

Is a measure of distance North and South of the equator.

Proximity to Large Bodies of Water

Water heats and cools slowly, usually has mild climates or temperate.

Elevation/Altitude

The higher of the land, the colder it is.

Ocean Currents

Global circulation of heat in the oceans moves heat energy around the world.

Ocean Currents

It is a stream of water that flows in a definite path that maybe warm or cold.

Proximity to Mountain Ranges

Air is forced to rise, as it cools it loses its ability to hold water, and precipitation occurs on the windward side. Can affect precipitation by making a rain shadow.

Prevailing Winds

Causes predominant wind direction. This influences the type of weather that approaches you.

Prevailing Westerlies

Causes weather patterns to move from west to east across the United States. 

Wind

Is a movement of air in the atmosphere that is caused by a difference in air pressure due to unequal heating.

Northeast Moonsoon

Hanging Amihan; from Nov to March; brings the cold temperature from northern hemisphere(winter)

Southwest Monsoon

Hanging Habagat; from June to October; causes the rainy season in the western part of the country.

Trade Winds

From March to early May; It brings rain only to the eastern part of the country.

Two Factors Affecting Weather:

Air Pressure and Air Temperature

2 Main Characteristics of Climate

Temperature and Precipitation

Factors Affecting Temperature:

Latitude, Elevation/Altitude, Proximity to Large Bodies of Water, and Ocean Currents

Factors Affecting Precipitation:

Prevailing Westerlies, Prevailing Winds and Proximity to Mountain Ranges