Updated on04/03/26
The main factors determining the climate of India are :
Latitude – Influences temperature and seasonal variations.
Altitude – Higher areas are cooler than plains.
Distance from the sea (Continentality) – Coastal areas have moderate climate, interiors have extremes.
Relief (Topography) – Mountains like the Himalayas affect winds and rainfall.
Monsoon winds – Major factor controlling rainfall patterns.
Ocean currents – Influence coastal temperatures and weather conditions.
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