climates
Long-term weather patterns
Climates is the plural of climate—the typical weather patterns of a region over time.
Different climates support different ecosystems: tropical climates, arid climates, temperate climates.
The word extends to prevailing conditions or atmospheres: political climates, business climates.
The economic climates of various countries affect investment decisions.
Of Earth's central line
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- jungleDense tropical forest
humid · wet · rainfall · warm · lush · steamy · muggy · year-round
Atmospheric water deposit
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- barometricOf air pressure measurement
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
meteorology · atmospheric · rainfall · sunshine · wind · storms · seasonal · patterns
Devoid of water
- dunesWind-formed sand ridges
- oasisFertile desert spot
- scorchingExtremely hot, burning
- droughtProlonged water scarcity
barren · sunbaked · sandstorm · xerophyte · dry · semi-arid · parched · dusty
Moderate in intensity
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- seasonsYear's four divisions
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- autumnPost-summer cooling period
deciduous · mesic · comfortable · pleasant · rainfall · snowfall · changeable · oceanic
Major ecological community
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
- elevationHeight above reference point
- terrainLand's physical features
- coastalOf the shoreline
inland · mountainous · valley · terroir · local · geography · topography · windward
Of extreme latitudes
- tundraFrigid treeless biome
- permafrostPerpetually frozen earth layer
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
- iceWater's solid form
blizzard · aurora · frostbite · subarctic · frozen · harsh · extreme · windchill
Large-scale woodland elimination
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- IPCCUN climate science authority
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- mitigationReduction of severity
equatorial
Of Earth's central line
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
jungle · humid · wet · rainfall · warm · lush · steamy · muggy · year-round · typhoon
precipitation
Atmospheric water deposit
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- barometricOf air pressure measurement
forecast · meteorology · atmospheric · rainfall · sunshine · wind · storms · seasonal · patterns · averages
arid
Devoid of water
drought · barren · sunbaked · sandstorm · xerophyte · dry · semi-arid · parched · dusty · hot
mild
Moderate in intensity
autumn · deciduous · mesic · comfortable · pleasant · rainfall · snowfall · changeable · oceanic · continental
biome
Major ecological community
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
- elevationHeight above reference point
- terrainLand's physical features
coastal · inland · mountainous · valley · terroir · local · geography · topography · windward · leeward
polar
Of extreme latitudes
- tundraFrigid treeless biome
- permafrostPerpetually frozen earth layer
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
ice · blizzard · aurora · frostbite · subarctic · frozen · harsh · extreme · windchill · snowpack
deforestation
Large-scale woodland elimination
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- IPCCUN climate science authority
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- geographycontinents, continent, oceans, countries, country
- Worldearth, globe, planet, continents, continent
- worldbuildinglore, setting, realms, kingdoms, races
- country factspopulation, capital city, area, capitals, language
climatesweather
Atmospheric state outdoors
storms · squalls · cold snaps · heat waves · weather patterns
- climate changePlanetary atmospheric transformation
- climate agreementsMultinational pollution reduction pacts
- climate effectsResults of atmospheric changes
- northern climateCold high-latitude weather patterns
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
- warm climateRegion with high temperatures
climate, climatic, microclimate, climatology, climatically, climatize