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Climate and weather

Before jumping into the world of climate science, it’s essential to understand one key distinction: weather vs. climate. Weather refers to short-term meteorological and atmospheric conditions at a certain time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, wind, and visibility. Climate refers to the meteorological data collected over a longer period, at least 30 years, representing the climate system’s overall state. Examples of statistical quantities related to climate are mean or standard deviation, but also return periods and intensity-duration-frequency curves are frequently used to provide a picture of extreme events.