Weather and Climate

Weather and Climate

What is the difference between weather and climate? Take a look at our informative Wiki page to find out and discover our handy Weather vs Climate resources.

Teaching your children about weather vs climate?

This informative Teaching Wiki provides you with simple definitions of weather and climate, assisting you in answering the question 'what is the difference between weather and climate?' in your primary geography lessons.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather refers to the short-term conditions of the atmosphere, i.e. the specific weather conditions being experienced at one moment in time, while climate refers to the average weather patterns and conditions of a place over an extended period of time. For example, if you were describing the weather, you'd say something like 'today is sunny and warm'. If you were describing the climate, you'd say something like 'in the north of England it is usual to expect snow during the winter'.
This handy Climates Around the World PowerPoint can assist you when teaching children about weather and climate, by showing different climates around the world.

What are the definitions of weather and climate?

What's the definition of weather?
Weather is a term used to describe the current conditions of the atmosphere. For example, you might say that the weather is sunny, or hot.
Weather describes the temperature, precipitation, humidity, and the air closest to the Earth's surface.
What's the definition of climate?
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limate can be described as the average weather conditions of a particular place or region over a 30-year period or more. Climate can also refer to what is expected to happen in the atmosphere, rather than the actual conditions. Climate can have long-lasting impacts, and it may affect agriculture, industries, and people's lives.