climate

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).

How to use

The term 'climate' is typically used in formal and scientific contexts, such as in meteorology, geography, and environmental studies. A common grammatical nuance is that 'climate' is often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific region's climate, e.g., 'the climate of Western Europe'. Learners should be cautious not to confuse 'climate' with 'weather', as they refer to distinct concepts.