Factors determining the climate of India

Difference Between Weather and Climate

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Factors determining the climate of India

Factors Characteristics Latitude The Tropic of Cancer passes through the central part of India in the east-west direction. Thus, the northern part of India lies in the sub – tropical and temperate zone, and the part lying south of the Tropic of Cancer falls in the tropical zone. The tropical zone being nearer to the equator experiences high temperatures throughout the year with a small daily and annual range. Areas north of the Tropic of Cancer, being away from the Equator experience extreme climate. The Himalayan Mountain The lofty Himalayas in the north along with its extensions act as an effective climatic divide. The towering mountain chain provides an invincible shield to protect the subcontinent from the cold northern winds. These cold and chilly winds originate near the Arctic Circle and blow across central and eastern Asia. The Himalayas also trap the monsoon winds, forcing them to shed their moisture within the subcontinent Distance from the Sea With a long coastline, large coastal areas have an equable climate. Areas in the interior of India are far away from the moderating influence of the sea. Such areas have extremes of climate. On the other hand, the seasonal contrasts in weather at places in the interior of the country such as Delhi, Kanpur, and Amritsar affect the entire sphere of life. Altitude Temperature decreases with height. Due to thin air, places in the mountains are cooler than places on the plains. Relief The physiography or relief of India also affects the temperature, air pressure, direction and speed of wind, and the amount and distribution of rainfall. The windward sides of Western Ghats and Assam receive high rainfall during June-September whereas the southern plateau remains dry due to its leeward situation along the Western Ghats....

Mechanism of Weather in the Winter Season

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Mechanism of Weather in the Summer Season

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Mechanism of Weather in the Winter and Summer Season- FAQs

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