Question

Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow:

City	T/R	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
A	T	20	23	26	32	35	39	34	28	25	28	24	21
	R	14	23	27	42	121	231	300	306	289	160	34	5

T = Mean monthly temperature in degree Celsius (°C).

R = Average monthly rainfall in millimeters (mm).

1. Mention two main features of the climate experienced by station A.
2. Calculate the annual rainfall for station A.

Answer 1

1. Two main features of the climate experienced by station A:
   1. Hot Summers: The temperature rises steadily from January (20°C) to peak in May (39°C), indicating a hot summer season.
   2. Heavy Rainfall During Monsoon: Most of the rainfall occurs between June and September, showing that the station experiences a typical monsoon climate with heavy rain during these months.

2. To calculate the total annual rainfall, add up the monthly rainfall values: 14 + 23 + 27 + 42 + 121 + 231 + 300 + 306 + 289 + 160 + 34 + 5 = 1552 mm.