Climate of Nepal in Different Geographical Regions
Nepal is a country with unique geographic variants and regions. Nepal offers a wide variety of weather and climates with an altitude of 60 m to 8848 m above sea level. The subtropical latitude of Nepal is caused by its climatic variations. The climates in various regions vary by height and season throughout the year. Nepalese climate is divided into cinq climate regions: tropical and subtropical zones below 1,200 m (22,400 m) above sea level, cool, temperate zones at 1,200 m (1200-2400 m) high; cold zone at 2,400- 3,600 m (13,600 to 3,400 m), Arctic climate zone at 4,400 m above sea level. The climate of the Himalayan region: The northern Himalayas not only symbolize unique climates but also play an important role in the study of Nepal's overall environment. The Himalayas serve as a barrier to cold winds from Central Asia in winter, forming the southerly boundary of monsoon wind patterns. In the Himalayan region of Nepal, the sub-Arctic and Arctic climate zones fall. Due to extreme weather conditions, the majority of the Himalayas, particularly in winter, are uninhabitable. In the lower parts of this region, the summers are usually temperate while the winter can drop below nil. The...
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