Describe the key characteristics of the seasons of Uttar Pradesh. Also, explain the impact of the state's climatic features on agriculture, vegetation, and daily life.
Answer:Uttar Pradesh's climate is primarily classified as Tropical Monsoon Climate. Due to the state's vast geographical expanse, the weather experiences significant variation. Generally, there are three main seasons observed in Uttar Pradesh.
Key Characteristics of the Seasons
The three main seasons (Summer, Monsoon, and Winter) have the following features:
- Summer Season (March–June):
- Characteristics: Extremely hot and dry (temperature reaches up to 45°C, sometimes even 47-48°C).
- Humidity: Low (around 20%).
- Winds: Dusty hot winds (Loo).
- Monsoon Season (June–September):
- Characteristics: About 85% of the annual rainfall occurs during this period.
- Average Annual Rainfall: 990 mm.
- Temperature: During the rainy days, the temperature falls (around 40-45°C).
- Winter Season (October–February):
- Characteristics: ....
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