Elements and Factors That Affect
Weather and Climate
Science 6 - Quarter 4
Baclaran Elementary School II
Teacher: Merl Z. Berjuega
Elements of Weather and Climate
• - Air Temperature
• - Air Pressure
• - Humidity
• - Wind Speed and Direction
• - Amount of Rainfall
• - Cloud Cover
Air Temperature
• - Determines how hot or cold the air is
• - Measured using a thermometer
• - Affected by the sun’s energy and Earth's
surface
Humidity
• - The amount of water vapor in the air
• - High humidity makes the air feel warmer
• - Measured using a hygrometer
Wind Speed and Direction
• - Wind is moving air caused by differences in
temperature and pressure
• - Measured using an anemometer
• - Affects weather patterns and climate
Factors Affecting Weather and
Climate
• - Latitude
• - Altitude
• - Land Mass
• - Bodies of Water
• - Wind System
• - Amount of Rainfall
Latitude
• - Determines how far a place is from the
equator
• - Places near the equator are warmer, while
those farther are cooler
• - Affects the amount of sunlight received
Altitude
• - Refers to how high a place is from sea level
• - Higher places are cooler than lower places
• - Affects temperature and air pressure
Land Mass and Bodies of Water
• - Large land masses heat up and cool down
faster than water
• - Water bodies moderate temperature,
making coastal areas milder
• - Affects local weather conditions
Wind System
• - Caused by uneven heating of the Earth's
surface
• - Influences weather patterns and climate
conditions
• - Includes trade winds, monsoons, and
westerlies
Summary
• - Weather and climate are influenced by
various elements
• - Temperature, humidity, wind, and rainfall
define weather
• - Factors such as latitude, altitude, and wind
systems affect climate
• - Understanding these factors helps in
weather forecasting and disaster
preparedness