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NALT Full

Preferred term

climate

Type

Topic

Definition

The composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years.
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service Glossary
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

meteorology and climatology

Narrower concepts

Related concepts

Synonyms

macroclimate

In other languages

clima

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/76121

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