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 -8 -3 2 7 15 18 17 12 10 5 0 -7 R 10 8 8 5 5 5 13 13 8 5 0 5 T = Mean monthly temperature in degree Celsius (°C). R = Average monthly rainfall in millimeters (mm). What is the cause of low rainfall in station A? Calculate the range of temperature of this station.

Cause of Low Rainfall in Station A: Station A receives low rainfall because it is located in a rain-shadow region, likely in the interior of the Himalayas (e.g., Leh or Dras). The southwest monsoon winds are blocked by the surrounding mountains, resulting in very low annual precipitation. Range of Temperature: Highest Temperature: 18°C (in June) Lowest Temperature: −8°C (in January) Temperature Range: 18°C − (−8°C) = 26°C

Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow: What is the cause of low rainfall in station A? - Geography

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	-8	-3	2	7	15	18	17	12	10	5	0	-7
A	R	10	8	8	5	5	5	13	13	8	5	0	5

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

R = Average monthly rainfall in millimeters (mm).

What is the cause of low rainfall in station A?
Calculate the range of temperature of this station.

Short Answer

Solution

Cause of Low Rainfall in Station A: Station A receives low rainfall because it is located in a rain-shadow region, likely in the interior of the Himalayas (e.g., Leh or Dras). The southwest monsoon winds are blocked by the surrounding mountains, resulting in very low annual precipitation.
Range of Temperature:
- Highest Temperature: 18°C (in June)
- Lowest Temperature: −8°C (in January)
- Temperature Range: 18°C − (−8°C) = 26°C