Climate of India

Climatic regions of India

  1. India has a diverse climate due to its vast size, varying topography, and geographical location.
  2. The classification of India's climatic regions is based on the Köppen Climate Classification.
  3. The major climatic regions of India include Tropical Rainforest, Tropical Savanna, Tropical Steppe, Tropical Desert, Humid Subtropical, Mountain, and Cold Desert.
  4. The Tropical Rainforest region is found in a

Seasons

  1. India experiences four distinct seasons due to its geographical location and climatic diversity.
  2. The main seasons in India are Winter, Summer, Monsoon, and Post-monsoon.
  3. Winter season lasts from December to February, characterized by low temperatures.
  4. The coldest month is usually January, with temperatures dropping below freezing in northern regions.
  5. During winter, the northern plains experience cold waves, while the coa

Monsoon

  1. The Indian monsoon is a seasonal wind system influencing the climate of the Indian subcontinent.
  2. Monsoon winds are caused by differential heating and cooling of land and sea.
  3. The two branches of the Indian monsoon are the Southwest Monsoon and the Northeast Monsoon.
  4. The Southwest Monsoon occurs from June to September and brings significant rainfall to most parts of India.
  5. The Northeast Monsoon occurs from October to December and primarily affects Tamil N
Climate of India