CLIMATE

Climate is described in any part of the earth for many years in all weather

conditions observed in the average state. This includes the region's general pattern of

weather conditions, seasons and weather extremes, severe events, and includes all the

variations. Two of the most important factors determining an area's climate are air

temperature and precipitation. The extreme temperatures and inadequate precipitations

in many COMCEC Member Countries affect agriculture by making irrigation

imperative.

The total annual precipitation data for the different groups are presented

graphically in Figure 6.1. Average precipitation is about 1159 mm in the entire world.

Compared to the world averages, DEV and LDC have less but OECD countries have

higher precipitations (Annex 5).

Figure 6.1. Precipitation

Source: AQUASTAT, 2013