kliimat
Kliimat is the plural form of kliima in Finnish, meaning climates. It refers to the long-term atmospheric conditions of a region, including typical patterns of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and pressure. Kliimat are distinguished from weather, which describes short-term conditions.
In climatology, kliimat are described using classification systems such as Köppen. These group areas by predominant
Globally, kliimat range from hot, humid lowlands near the equator to cold, dry interiors and cool, humid
Climate data come from meteorological observations and reanalysis, summarized as long-term normals, typically 30-year averages. Climate
Microclimates are localized deviations caused by urbanization, elevation, vegetation, or exposure. Understanding kliimat informs agriculture, infrastructure,