Climate and weather refer to two related but distinct atmospheric phenomena.
Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, encompassing conditions such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, visibility, and wind. It can change rapidly, often from hour to hour or day to day.
Climate, on the other hand, describes the long-term patterns and averages of weather in a particular region over extended periods, typically 30 years or more. It includes the typical variations in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions that define the character of a region’s environment.
In summary, while weather captures the immediate and transient atmospheric conditions, climate provides a broader and more stable view of atmospheric behaviors over time, influencing ecosystems, human activities, and the natural environment.
Madrid experiences a mix of storms and clear skies this week, with mornings starting stormy and afternoons turning clear. Brief showers occur in the early hours, but afternoons are sunny…