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Lesson The Climate of Nepal
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FACTS Nepal has monsoon type of climate which has hot
to Understand and wet summer and dry and cold winter.

Nepal experiences different types of climate. The various factors like latitude,
altitude, distance from the sea, presence of mountains and direction of wind affecting
the climate of Nepal. The location of Nepal in tropical zone is 26°22’N to 30°27’N. The
climate of Nepal is sub-tropical monsoon type of climate and it is also considered as
the tropical monsoon climate is hot and wet in summer and dry and cold in winter.

Distribution of Temperature in Nepal

Altitude or height plays influential role in determining its climate. It is because
of its notable variation in its landforms and altitude. When altitude increases the
temperature decreases. Increase in height by 165 m the temperature decrease by 1°c.
Monsoon wind from Bangladesh causes a great change in climate. It brings monsoon
rain in summer.

Difference between Weather and Climate

Weather is an atmospheric condition for a short period of time, whereas climate is
the average atmospheric condition of an area over a long period of time. It is the

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