Classify global climates into hot, temperate (warm/cool) and cold climates
Outline the factors that affect Ireland’s climate
Discuss the factors that affect the climate of a particular area/locality.
15.1 What Is a Climate?
Climate is the average temperature, wind, humidity, snow and rain in a place over the course of years.
To classify the climate of an area, certain weather conditions, such as level of rainfall or hours of sunshine, must be measured. These conditions are measured for 30 years or more before an area’s climate is determined.