Weather forecast in Altamira place

Air temperature:

+13...+18 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

There is a light continuous stream of wind that is felt by the face; leaves rustle; ordinary vanes moved by wind.

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 11 km/h

On land:

At Sea:

Weak and short waves in the sea, still short, but more pronounced. Crests have a glassy appearance and do not break.

Wind gusts: 22 km/h
Relative humidity: 27-46%
Cloudiness: 24%
Atmospheric pressure: 799-800 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Altamira the weather is expected to be like this:

in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +19...+21°C, dew point: -2,06°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11-14 km/h, in some places, small clouds may form in the sky
in the evening the air temperature drops to +13...+18°C, dew point: -3,86°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:32, Sunset 18:13.
The Moon:	Moonrise 02:49, Moonset 14:14, Moon phase: in its last quarter
	Geomagnetic Field: Minor Storm Power systems: Weak power grid fluctuations can occur. Spacecraft operations: Minor impact on satellite operations possible. Other systems: Migratory animals are affected at this and higher levels; aurora is commonly visible at high latitudes (northern Michigan and Maine).
	UV index: 6,3 (High) Protection from UV radiation from the Sun is necessary. A UV index reading of 6 to 7 means high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Reduce time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If outdoors, seek shade and wear sun protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Bright surfaces, such as sand, water, and snow, will increase UV exposure.

Air temperature:

+8...+12 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 11 km/h
Wind gusts: 14 km/h
Relative humidity: 54-66%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 793-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+6...+16 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: gentle breeze, southwest, speed 11-14 km/h
Wind gusts: 22 km/h
Relative humidity: 34-76%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 792-803 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+18...+20 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

The wind picks up dust and small pieces of paper; small branches are moved.

Wind: moderate breeze, southwest, speed 18-25 km/h

On land:

At Sea:

The sea is moderately rough. Waves appear in the form of elongated ridges, some of which are overturned; fairly frequent white horses.

Wind gusts: 43 km/h
Relative humidity: 15-29%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 799-801 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+12...+18 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Altamira the weather forecast is expected to be like this:

Wind: gentle breeze, southwest, speed 14-18 km/h
Wind gusts: 40 km/h
Relative humidity: 24-40%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 797-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

during the night the air temperature drops to +8...+12°C, dew point: -1,19°C; ratio of temperature, wind speed and humidity: Slightly dry; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the morning the air temperature warms up to +6...+16°C, dew point: -1,04°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11-14 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +18...+20°C, dew point: -6,98°C; precipitation is not expected, moderate breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 18-25 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the evening the air temperature drops to +12...+18°C, dew point: -4,46°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 14-18 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds

day length is 10:41

Thursday, December 26, 2024

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:32, Sunset 18:14.
The Moon:	Moonrise 03:42, Moonset 14:49, Moon phase: waning crescent
	Geomagnetic Field: Unstable
	UV index: 6,1 (High)

Air temperature:

+7...+11 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: gentle breeze, southern, speed 11-14 km/h
Relative humidity: 42-55%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 793-796 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+6...+16 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: gentle breeze, southwest, speed 11-14 km/h
Wind gusts: 25 km/h
Relative humidity: 38-75%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 792-800 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+18...+21 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: moderate breeze, southwest, speed 14-22 km/h
Wind gusts: 29 km/h
Relative humidity: 13-29%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 797-800 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+13...+19 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Thursday, December 26, 2024 in Altamira the weather is expected to be like this:

Wind: gentle breeze, southwest, speed 11-14 km/h
Wind gusts: 25 km/h
Relative humidity: 18-37%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 796-797 hPa
Visibility: 100%

during the night the air temperature drops to +7...+11°C; too cold: chilly, dew point: -5,39°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the south at a speed of 11-14 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the morning the air temperature warms up to +6...+16°C, dew point: -2,19°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11-14 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +18...+21°C, dew point: -8,49°C; precipitation is not expected, moderate breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 14-22 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the evening the air temperature drops to +13...+19°C, dew point: -9,39°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11-14 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds

Friday, December 27, 2024

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:32, Sunset 18:14.
The Moon:	Moonrise 04:37, Moonset 15:30, Moon phase: waning crescent
	Geomagnetic Field: Unstable
	UV index: 6,4 (High)

Air temperature:

+7...+12 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 11 km/h
Wind gusts: 18 km/h
Relative humidity: 42-51%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 792-796 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+5...+16 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 11 km/h
Wind gusts: 18 km/h
Relative humidity: 21-55%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 791-801 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+18...+22 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, western, speed 4-11 km/h
Wind gusts: 22 km/h
Relative humidity: 9-16%
Cloudiness: 61%
Atmospheric pressure: 799-801 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+12...+19 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Friday, December 27, 2024 in Altamira the weather forecast is expected to be like this:

Wind: light breeze, western, speed 4-11 km/h
Wind gusts: 14 km/h
Relative humidity: 16-32%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 796-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

during the night the air temperature drops to +7...+12°C, dew point: -5,19°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the morning the air temperature warms up to +5...+16°C, dew point: -6,83°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +18...+22°C, dew point: -11,64°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the west at a speed of 4-11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the evening the air temperature drops to +12...+19°C, dew point: -7,73°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the west at a speed of 4-11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds

Saturday, December 28, 2024

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:33, Sunset 18:15.
The Moon:	Moonrise 05:35, Moonset 16:15, Moon phase: waning crescent
	Geomagnetic Field: Quiet

Air temperature:

+6...+12 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 7-11 km/h
Relative humidity: 33-49%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 791-796 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+6...+16 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 7 km/h
Wind gusts: 11 km/h
Relative humidity: 23-52%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 792-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+19...+22 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, western, speed 4-7 km/h
Wind gusts: 14 km/h
Relative humidity: 8-13%
Cloudiness: 62%
Atmospheric pressure: 800-801 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+12...+20 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Saturday, December 28, 2024 in Altamira the weather is expected to be like this:

Wind: gentle breeze, eastern, speed 4-14 km/h
Wind gusts: 18 km/h
Relative humidity: 10-42%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 797-800 hPa
Visibility: 100%

during the night the air temperature drops to +6...+12°C; too cold: chilly, dew point: -8,48°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 7-11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the morning the air temperature warms up to +6...+16°C, dew point: -8,8°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 7 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +19...+22°C, dew point: -12,14°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the west at a speed of 4-7 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the evening the air temperature drops to +12...+20°C, dew point: -12,04°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the east at a speed of 4-14 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds

Sunday, December 29, 2024

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:33, Sunset 18:16.
The Moon:	Moonrise 06:33, Moonset 17:08, Moon phase: waning crescent
	Geomagnetic Field: Quiet

Air temperature:

+5...+12 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Direction of wind shown by smoke drift, but not by wind vanes.

Wind: light air, southwest, speed 4 km/h

On land:

At Sea:

There are very weak waves at sea. Ripples with the appearance of scales are formed, but without foam crests.

Wind gusts: 7 km/h
Relative humidity: 50-53%
Cloudiness: 5%
Atmospheric pressure: 792-797 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+5...+16 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 4-7 km/h
Wind gusts: 11 km/h
Relative humidity: 25-52%
Cloudiness: 16%
Atmospheric pressure: 792-801 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+19...+22 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, northeast, speed 7-11 km/h
Relative humidity: 11-16%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 801-804 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+12...+20 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Altamira the weather forecast is expected to be like this:

Wind: light breeze, southeast, speed 7-11 km/h
Relative humidity: 13-38%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 797-801 hPa
Visibility: 100%

during the night the air temperature drops to +5...+12°C, dew point: -7,88°C; precipitation is not expected, light air wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 4 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the morning the air temperature warms up to +5...+16°C, dew point: -8,28°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 4-7 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +19...+22°C, dew point: -9,33°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the north-east at a speed of 7-11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the evening the air temperature drops to +12...+20°C, dew point: -8,51°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-east at a speed of 7-11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds

day length is 10:43

Monday, December 30, 2024

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:34, Sunset 18:16.
The Moon:	Moonrise 07:31, Moonset 18:07, Moon phase: new
	Geomagnetic Field: Quiet

Air temperature:

+6...+12 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southern, speed 4-7 km/h
Wind gusts: 11 km/h
Relative humidity: 40-43%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 791-797 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+6...+17 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 4-11 km/h
Wind gusts: 18 km/h
Relative humidity: 22-42%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 791-800 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+21...+24 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: gentle breeze, western, speed 7-14 km/h
Wind gusts: 22 km/h
Relative humidity: 10-14%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 799-803 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+14...+21 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Monday, December 30, 2024 in Altamira the weather is expected to be like this:

Wind: light breeze, western, speed 7-11 km/h
Wind gusts: 18 km/h
Relative humidity: 11-38%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 797-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

during the night the air temperature drops to +6...+12°C; too cold: chilly, dew point: -8,74°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south at a speed of 4-7 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the morning the air temperature warms up to +6...+17°C, dew point: -9,29°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 4-11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +21...+24°C, dew point: -9,4°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the west at a speed of 7-14 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the evening the air temperature drops to +14...+21°C, dew point: -9,86°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the west at a speed of 7-11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:34, Sunset 18:17.
The Moon:	Moonrise 08:24, Moonset 19:09, Moon phase: new
	Geomagnetic Field: Quiet

Air temperature:

+7...+13 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 11 km/h
Relative humidity: 45-56%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 791-797 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+6...+17 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southeast, speed 7-11 km/h
Wind gusts: 14 km/h
Relative humidity: 26-58%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 791-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+21...+24 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: gentle breeze, eastern, speed 11-18 km/h
Wind gusts: 22 km/h
Relative humidity: 11-15%
Cloudiness: 0%
Atmospheric pressure: 799-801 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+13...+21 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Altamira the weather forecast is expected to be like this:

Wind: gentle breeze, southern, speed 11-18 km/h
Wind gusts: 22 km/h
Relative humidity: 11-30%
Cloudiness: 3%
Atmospheric pressure: 795-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

during the night the air temperature drops to +7...+13°C, dew point: -5,85°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the morning the air temperature warms up to +6...+17°C, dew point: -6,66°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south-east at a speed of 7-11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +21...+24°C, dew point: -9,47°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the east at a speed of 11-18 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the evening the air temperature drops to +13...+21°C, dew point: -10,57°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the south at a speed of 11-18 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds

day length is 10:43

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:34, Sunset 18:18.
The Moon:	Moonrise 09:14, Moonset 20:12, Moon phase: waxing crescent
	Geomagnetic Field: Quiet

Air temperature:

+10...+12 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southern, speed 11 km/h
Wind gusts: 14 km/h
Relative humidity: 34-41%
Cloudiness: 5%
Atmospheric pressure: 793-795 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+10...+18 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: moderate breeze, southern, speed 11-22 km/h
Wind gusts: 32 km/h
Relative humidity: 24-42%
Cloudiness: 68%
Atmospheric pressure: 793-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+21...+23 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Thin branches and tree trunks sway, and the wind is felt by the hand.

Wind: fresh breeze, southwest, speed 29-36 km/h

On land:

At Sea:

The sea is rough, not very large waves are well developed in length; many white horses are formed.

Wind gusts: 40 km/h
Relative humidity: 11-18%
Cloudiness: 100%
Atmospheric pressure: 797-800 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+14...+20 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in Altamira the weather is expected to be like this:

Wind: moderate breeze, southwest, speed 18-25 km/h
Wind gusts: 47 km/h
Relative humidity: 15-18%
Cloudiness: 100%
Atmospheric pressure: 797 hPa
Visibility: 100%

during the night the air temperature drops to +10...+12°C, dew point: -3,32°C; precipitation is not expected, light breeze wind blowing from the south at a speed of 11 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the morning the air temperature warms up to +10...+18°C, dew point: -2,86°C; precipitation is not expected, moderate breeze wind blowing from the south at a speed of 11-22 km/h, the sky is clear, without clouds
in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +21...+23°C, dew point: -9,03°C; precipitation is not expected, fresh breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 29-36 km/h, overcast sky
in the evening the air temperature drops to +14...+20°C, dew point: -10,21°C; precipitation is not expected, moderate breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 18-25 km/h, overcast sky

day length is 10:44

Thursday, January 2, 2025

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:34, Sunset 18:18.
The Moon:	Moonrise 09:58, Moonset 21:15, Moon phase: waxing crescent
	Geomagnetic Field: Quiet

Air temperature:

+10...+13 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: gentle breeze, southern, speed 11-14 km/h
Wind gusts: 32 km/h
Relative humidity: 19-35%
Cloudiness: 100%
Atmospheric pressure: 795-797 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+9...+17 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: fresh breeze, southwest, speed 11-36 km/h
Wind gusts: 50 km/h
Relative humidity: 21-38%
Cloudiness: 99%
Atmospheric pressure: 795-797 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+18...+20 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Large branches of trees sway, and thin ones bend; whistling heard in telegraph wires; umbrellas used with difficulty.

Wind:

strong breeze, southwest, speed 29-43 km/h

On land:

At Sea:

Large waves form on the sea; the white foam crests are more extensive everywhere.

Wind gusts: 58 km/h
Relative humidity: 12-15%
Cloudiness: 100%
Atmospheric pressure: 796-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+10...+17 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Altamira the weather forecast is expected to be like this:

Wind: moderate breeze, southwest, speed 11-25 km/h
Wind gusts: 43 km/h
Relative humidity: 15-22%
Cloudiness: 100%
Atmospheric pressure: 795-796 hPa
Visibility: 100%

during the night the air temperature drops to +10...+13°C, dew point: -10,37°C; precipitation is not expected, gentle breeze wind blowing from the south at a speed of 11-14 km/h, overcast sky
in the morning the air temperature warms up to +9...+17°C, dew point: -7,16°C; precipitation is not expected, fresh breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11-36 km/h, overcast sky
in the afternoon the air temperature warms up to +18...+20°C, dew point: -9,68°C; precipitation is not expected, strong breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 29-43 km/h, overcast sky
in the evening the air temperature drops to +10...+17°C, dew point: -10,27°C; precipitation is not expected, moderate breeze wind blowing from the south-west at a speed of 11-25 km/h, overcast sky

day length is 10:44

Friday, January 3, 2025

The Sun:	Sunrise 07:35, Sunset 18:19.
The Moon:	Moonrise 10:37, Moonset 22:16, Moon phase: waxing crescent
	Geomagnetic Field: Quiet

Air temperature:

+9...+10 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: light breeze, southwest, speed 7-11 km/h
Relative humidity: 22-23%
Cloudiness: 100%
Atmospheric pressure: 795 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+10...+16 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: moderate breeze, southwest, speed 11-22 km/h
Wind gusts: 36 km/h
Relative humidity: 20-23%
Cloudiness: 100%
Atmospheric pressure: 795-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Light cloud cover in the sky, no precipitation

Air temperature:

+18...+20 °C The temperature will rise

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions:

Wind: fresh breeze, southwest, speed 29-36 km/h
Wind gusts: 50 km/h
Relative humidity: 19-22%
Cloudiness: 100%
Atmospheric pressure: 797-799 hPa
Visibility: 100%

Air temperature:

+11...+17 °C The air temperature will go down

Weather patterns and meteorological conditions: