Science Common Sense

1302 - What effect does the northeast monsoon in autumn and winter, and the southwest monsoon in summer, have on the temperature, wind direction, and precipitation patterns across different regions in Taiwan?

Imagine Taiwan has two big air friends visiting in different seasons.

  1. Northeast Monsoon (Autumn/Winter):
  2. Brings cooler air from China, keeping Taiwan's temperature lower (cooler).
  3. Wind blows from northeast to southwest, which keeps Taiwan's weather cooler and dry.

  4. Not much rain, but Taiwan's east coast gets some rain and strong winds.

  5. Southwest Monsoon (Summer):

  6. Brings warm, humid air from the Philippines and the South China Sea, making Taiwan's temperature higher (warmer).
  7. Wind blows from southwest to northeast, which keeps Taiwan's weather warm and humid.
  8. More rain, especially on Taiwan's southern and eastern coasts, which leads to potential heavy rains and strong winds.

These air friends greatly influence Taiwan's climate throughout the year.

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