Encyclopediaclimateclimate, average condition of the atmosphere near the earth's surface over a long period of time, taking into account temperature, precipitation (see rain), humidity, wind, barometric pressure, and other phenomena. Sections in this article: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on climate from Fact Monster:
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- CLIMATE - Every part of the world has its own climate—a characteristic pattern of weather over a long period of time. A region’s climate affects the types of pl
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