Question

Explain the characteristic features of summer and winter seasons of Tamil Nadu.

Answer 1

1. The State of Tamil Nadu lies to the South of the Tropic of cancer, which is near the Equator.
2. As it receives vertical Sunrays, the temperature of the State is relatively high throughout the year.
3. But the climate of the coastal regions is influenced by the surrounding seas Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean enjoys tropical maritime climate.

Characteristic features of

• Summer Season:

1. There is a steady rise in temperature from South to North.
2. Generally, the temperature varies from 30°C to more than 40°C.
3. Summer falls in the months of March, April, and May. The hottest month is the month of May.
4. In this season particularly in the month of May Southern, part of the. State receives some rainfall from pre-monsoon showers and some parts experience convectional rainfall.

• Winter Season:

1. During January and February Tamil Nadu receives the slanting rays of the sun.
2. So the weather is slightly cooler. The difference between summer and winter temperature is not very high.
3. The winter temperature in the State varies from 15°C to 25°C. However, in hill stations, it ranges from 5°C to 0°C forming thick mist and frost.
4. The season is generally dry.