Precipitation and temperature (in this order) are the main factors (although there are others) that define weather and climate. read more
Temperature. To understand how precipitation affects climate, we must first understand what climate is. Climate is the long-term weather patterns of a geographic area. read more
Rising temperatures will intensify the Earth’s water cycle, increasing evaporation. Increased evaporation will result in more storms, but also contribute to drying over some land areas. read more