Basic Climatological Information and Definitions


Here is a selection of previously-asked questions about climate and our atmosphere and oceans.

Q&A: Can you give me some more information about El Niño?
Q&A: What is global warming and why is there such controversy surrounding this issue?
Q&A: What is the average air pressure at the surface of the Earth?
Q&A: Is there any correlation between barometric readings and the phases of the moon?
Q&A: How do I calculate dew point when I know the temperature and the relative humidty?
Q&A: How are anomalies calculated?
Q&A: How do I calculate dynamic height from a temperature and salinity field?
Q&A: What is the definition of dew point?
Q&A: Must it be raining when the humidity reaches 100%?