Delhi's Climate
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What climate type does Delhi feature?

  • Desert climate
  • Hot semi-arid climate
  • Humid subtropical climate (correct)
  • Mediterranean climate

    • What is unique about Delhi's humid subtropical climate?

  • It features dust storms and wildfire haze (correct)
  • It has minimal precipitation
  • It is similar to other humid subtropical cities
  • It has low variation between summer and winter temperatures

    • When does summer start in Delhi?

  • Early June
  • Early March
  • Early April (correct)
  • Early May

    • What is the average temperature during the monsoon season?

    <p>Around 29 °C (84 °F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the post-monsoon season end?

    <p>Late October</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Delhi notorious for during the winter season?

    <p>Heavy fog and haze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does winter end in Delhi?

    <p>First week of March</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of extreme temperatures in Delhi?

    <p>−2.2 to 49.9 °C (28.0 to 121.8 °F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes lower apparent temperature in Delhi during winter?

    <p>Proximity to the Himalayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to visibility in December due to fog?

    <p>It reduces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Delhi's Climate

    • Delhi has a dry winter humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa) bordering a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh)
    • The climate is marked by high variation between summer and winter temperatures and precipitation

    Summer

    • Starts in early April and peaks in late May or early June
    • Average temperatures near 38 °C (100 °F)
    • Occasional heat waves can result in highs close to 45 °C (113 °F)
    • Higher apparent temperature due to heat waves

    Monsoon

    • Starts in late June and lasts until mid-September
    • Average rainfall of 797.3 mm (31.39 inches)
    • Average temperatures around 29 °C (84 °F)
    • Temperatures can vary from 25 °C (77 °F) on rainy days to 35–40 °C (95–104 °F) during dry spells

    Post-Monsoon Season

    • Lasts from late September to late October
    • Average temperatures slide from 29 to 21 °C (84 to 70 °F)

    Winter

    • Starts in November and peaks in January
    • Average temperatures around 14 °C (57 °F)
    • Daytime temperatures are warm, but cold waves lead to lower apparent temperature due to wind chill
    • Delhi is notorious for its heavy fog and haze during the winter season
    • Reduced visibility in December disrupts road, air, and rail traffic

    Extreme Temperatures

    • Ranged from −2.2 to 49.9 °C (28.0 to 121.8 °F)

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    This quiz covers the climate of Delhi, including its dry winter humid subtropical climate and hot semi-arid climate. It also explores the summer and monsoon seasons in Delhi.

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