Temperature, probability of rain, cloudiness and ultraviolet rays are some of the data you should know before leaving home. (Infobae/Jovani Pérez)
He type of climate that there is in a certain place is determined by different factors among which are altitude, latitude, orientation of the relief, distance to the sea and marine currents, giving guidelines to the call “weather” which in turn is supported by other elements such as temperature, pressure, wind, humidity and precipitation to describe the atmospheric conditions in a locality in a short term.
To catalog the climate, the system developed by Wladimir Köppen is generally used, although there is also the Thornthwaite system, the latter which also takes into account biological diversity and the effects of climate change on it. Others, such as Bergeron and Spacial Synoptic, focus on the origin of the air masses that define the climate of a region.
Due to climate change, currently the planet is in a process of redistribution in which some modification, however minimal, in the average annual temperature causes changes in the habitats and their conditions.
In this context, here we leave you the weather for Dallas this Monday.
During the day the temperature will reach a maximum of 23 degrees, the rain forecast It will be 89%, with 84% cloudiness, while wind gusts will be 52 kilometers per hour.
As for ultraviolet rays, they are expected to reach a level of up to 2.
For the night, the temperature will reach 11 degrees, while the probability of precipitation It will be 3%, with 0% cloud cover, while wind gusts will reach 22 kilometers per hour at night.
Prediction of the weather in Dallas (Illustrative image Infobae)
Located in the south of the United States, the city of Dallas is located in the northwest of the state of Texas, in the county with the same name.
The climate in the Texas city is mainly humid subtropicalthat is, suffers from cold or mild winters, as well as hot, humid summersplus a rainy season well distributed throughout the year.
The hottest temperatures They are present in July and August, where it is around 40 degrees; In contrast, it is in January and December when cold weather predominateswith temperatures close to zero degrees.
Meanwhile, the month with more rain in Dallas It is usually in May.
Occupying a large area of territory, the United States has an enormous variety of climates, almost all of them.
On the eastern side of the United States Two major climates predominate: the humid subtropical and the humid continental.
In the American Northeast The most predominant climate is humid continental which is characterized by constant rain throughout the year that turns into storms during the summer and snow throughout the winter.
In the southeastern United States The prevailing weather is subtropical humid It has warm summers, cool winters and abundant rainfall.
From the American West Sidethere are at least three major predominant climates: semi-arid, arid and Mediterranean.
The semi-arid climate, in its cold subtypeencompasses the most central part of the west and from north to south of the United Statesis characterized by little rainfall and low temperatures.
In the southwestern United States is where the arid climate, both cold and warm subtype. In the cold arid, the winters are cold and the summers are temperate, while in the hot arid, the summer registers extremely high temperatures and in the winter the weather is mild. In both cases, rainfall is scarce.
The Mediterranean climate registers in the most coastal area of the American West, from north to south and is characterized by its mild and rainy winters, plus its dry and hot summers.
What are some examples of extreme weather events influenced by climate change mentioned in the interview?
[Interview Transcript]
Guest 1: Dr. Albert Mendoza, Climatologist at NASA
Guest 2: Ms. Rebecca Moore, Meteorologist at Weather Channel
Host: Today, we are discussing the various types of climate that exist in different parts of the world and their influence on weather patterns. To begin with, Dr. Mendoza, could you tell us more about how climate change is impacting our planet’s climate?
Dr. Mendoza: The planet is currently in a process of redistribution due to climate change. Even minimal modifications in average annual temperature can cause changes in habitats and their conditions. As a result, we are seeing more extreme weather events like heatwaves and droughts and these are expected to become more common in the future.
Host: Interesting. Ms. Moore, can you tell us more about the different types of climates and their characteristics?
Ms. Moore: Sure. Climate is typically classified based on characteristics like temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind. The Köppen system and Thornthwaite system are commonly used to categorize climates. For example, in Dallas, we have a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters, while in the northeastern part of the US, we have a humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. In the west, we have arid and Mediterranean climates.
Host: How do these climates affect weather patterns?
Ms. Moore: Well, temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation all play a role in describing the weather conditions in a specific area. The prevailing weather patterns depend on the climate of that region. For instance, in a humid subtropical climate like Dallas, we expect warm temperatures and frequent rainfall throughout the year, while in an arid climate, like in the southwestern United States, rainfall is scarce.
Host: How is technology helping us understand and predict weather patterns better?
Dr. Mendoza: With advancements in satellite imagery and computer modeling, we can now predict weather patterns more accurately than ever before. This allows us to issue alerts for extreme weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes, which can help people prepare and
