FAQ

# What is a Climate?

Climate refers to average weather conditions over several years. For example, the climate in Portugal is cold in the winter and hot in the summer, while the climate in Hawai is warm and humid all year long. In contrast, Weather refers to a specific condition that happens (a thunderstorm, a snowstorm) over a period of hours or days.

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