CRISTINE JOY C.

CALINGACION
BSED 1FILIPINO

1. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF CLIMATE? WEATHER? IN THE

PHILIPPINES. ILLUSTRATES BOTH SAMPLE PICTORIALS.

The Climate of the Philippines is tropical and maritime. It is

characterized by relatively high temperature, high humidity and
abundant rainfall. The coolest months fall in January with a mean
temperature of 25.5oC while the warmest month occurs in May
with a mean temperature of 28.3oC.

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The Philippines have a tropical

maritime climate, meaning the
weather is generally hot and quite
humid. The Philippines weather
patterns are created by the
prevailing winds of the southwest
monsoon (known as the habagat)
from May to October and the
northeast monsoon (known as the
amihan) from November to early
May.

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2. IDENTIFY THE BASIS CLIMATE CLASSIFICATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES?

The five basic climate classifications in the Philippines are as follows:

Tropical Rainforest - The tropical rainforest is a hot, moist biome
with year-round rain. It is famous for its dense vegetation canopies
that form three distinct layers. They scale canopy trees in search of
sunlight. The understory, or middle layer, is made up of vines,
smaller trees, ferns, and palms.
Tropical Monsoon - Tropical monsoon climates are the climates
that exist between the wet Af (or tropical rainforest climate) and
the drier Aw (or tropical savanna climate). In general, a tropical
monsoon climate has either more rainfall or less pronounced dry
seasons than a tropical savanna climate.
Tropical Savanna - The tropical savanna is a large flat expanse
with very few trees and a lot of grasses—at least 50% grass
coverage to be exact. This biome is defined by two distinct seasons,
summer and winter, with a rainy wet season in summer and a dry
season in winter.
Humid Subtropical - A humid subtropical climate is distinguished
by hot and humid summers and cool to mild winters. These
climates are usually found on the southeast side of all continents,
between latitudes 25° and 40°, and are poleward of adjacent
tropical climates.
Oceanic - An oceanic climate, also known as a maritime climate, is
a type of weather pattern. Summers in an oceanic climate are cool,
and winters are cool but not very cold. There is rain in the summer
and snow in the winter, with no dry season. Wind patterns
influence oceanic climates.

3. DISCUSS WEATHER PATTERN IN THE PHILIPPINES?

First, I'll explain what a weather pattern is. A weather pattern

occurs when the weather remains consistent for several days or
weeks at a time. Weather patterns are associated with the four
seasons: summer, winter, spring, and fall. You may be familiar
with a few different weather patterns, such as hot and dry, wet and
rainy, or cold. The Philippines have a tropical maritime climate,
which means that the weather is usually hot and humid. The
region only has three seasons: a hot dry summer from March to
May known as tag-init, a wet season from June to November
known as tag-ulan, and a cooler dry season from December to
February known as tag-lamig. The prevailing winds of the
 southwest monsoon (known as the habagat) from May to October
and the northeast monsoon (known as the amihan) from November
to early May shape the weather patterns in the Philippines. The
average temperature in the Philippines typically ranges between 21
°C (70 °F) and 32 °C (90 °F), with the yearly average hovering
around 26.6 °C (79.9 °F). Temperatures vary depending on region
and season, but in general, January is the coolest month and May
is the warmest. Typhoons, also known as bagyo, wreak havoc on
the Philippines between June and November. Only affecting the
Visayas, Cebu is the only tourist destination affected by these
conditions; however, typhoons can cause significant damage in
these areas as well as heavy rain throughout the rest of the
country.

4. IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS THE 4 SEASONS IN THE PHILIPPINES.

SPRING - The daily temperature rises by a small but noticeable

amount in March. The archipelago is currently dominated by
sunny and dry weather. April, along with May, is the hottest month
of the year, with temperatures reaching +35 °C (95 °F) during the
day. The Philippines is widely regarded as one of the best diving
destinations on the planet. This country has a plethora of dive
sites, the majority of which are concentrated in Boracay, Batangas,
Cebu, Mindoro, and Palawan. The archipelago's underwater world
is so vibrant and spectacular that it offers many surprises and
encounters with marine life.

SUMMER - Summertime "raging" passions in the Philippines.

Because of the impact of the southwest monsoon, at least 20 to 30
rainy days are expected, with humidity levels reaching their peak.
As a result, transferring data for summer weather, which is only
one degree warmer than data for winter weather, is much more
difficult. A sense of stuffiness persists, even in the evening, which
arrives late due to the long daylight. Because the air does not have
time to cool, the temperature drops to an average of +27 °C (81 °F).

AUTUMN - In terms of climate, the first half of autumn is similar to

July and August. Rain falls almost every day, and the hot weather
continues. The North-Western part of Miranda, as well as the
islands of Cebu, Mindoro, Panay, and Negros, have a slightly lower
risk of precipitation. Flooding and typhoons (particularly in the
Wikisky Islands and the largest island of Luzon) are expected until
the end of October. November is a critical period because weather
 conditions improve significantly in most parts of the archipelago,
but it is still quite comfortable to stay on the Islands.

WINTER - is peak tourist season in the Philippines because rains,

hurricanes, and typhoons are at their lowest. Because of the
influence of northeast winds, the weather stabilizes and becomes
much drier and a little cooler. However, heavy rains may fall on
some resorts in the archipelago's east. They usually start in the
evening or at night, but the sky in the morning is stunning in its
"purity." The lowest temperatures were recorded in the mountains
and in the central part of the country, with several areas in the
south being hotter than those in the north. Evenings are very
pleasant because the air temperature is cooled to +23 °C (73 °F).
This is the ideal time for a beach vacation: the water and air
temperatures are ideal, there are strong waves, and the sun isn't
as harsh as it is in the summer.

5. DISCUSS WHY THE PHILIPPINES HAS A TROPICAL CLIMATE?

The Philippines is considered a tropical country because it is near

the equator and has only wet and dry seasons, as opposed to other
countries that have four seasons due to their location. In other
words, a country's location can have a significant impact on the
type of season it experiences. The tropical rainforest, tropical
monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical, and oceanic (both
in higher-altitude areas) climates of the Philippines are
characterized by relatively high temperatures, oppressive humidity,
and plenty of rainfall. Based on the amount of rainfall, the country
has two seasons: the wet season and the dry season. This is also
affected by where you live in the country, as some areas experience
rain all year. The warmest months of the year are March to
October, and the coolest months are November to February, as the
winter monsoon brings cooler air. The average temperature in the
Philippines ranges from 25°C to 32°C, with humidity around 77
percent, and the average annual rainfall ranges from 965 to 4,064
millimeters.
6. ILLUSTRATES THROUGH DIGITAL DRAWING CLIMATE MAP OF THE
PHILIPPINES?