Explain the climate related conditions of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is located in the north western part of India. It is the driest region in India. Climate of Rajasthan keeps varying because of its topography. In the desert areas, it is usually hot and dry in summer and cold during winters.

On the basis of Monsoon period, the climate of Rajasthan is divided into:

*Winter Monsoon Period

*Summer Monsoon Period

Winter Monsoon Period is classified as:

*Winter Season: This period is from December to February. The temperature ranges from 4 degree Celsius to 28 degree Celsius. During this season, light winds blow from the north and north east. Temperature falls gradually, sometimes the minimum temperature falls below the freezing point in some places.

*Summer Season: This period is from March to mid June. It is hottest of all seasons. The temperature in Rajasthan is very high and it ranges between 32 degree Celsius and 46 degree Celsius. The average temperature exceeds 38 degree Celsius. Hot, dusty wind blows known as ‘Loo’ during this season.

Summer Monsoon Period is classified as:

*Rainy Season: This period is from mid June to mid September. Most of the rainfall is received from the south west monsoon in this period. There are some parts in western Rajasthan which receives very little rain. Temperature varies from 18 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius.

*Autumn Season: This period is from mid September to December. During this season temperature increases up to 38 degree Celsius. Winds are calm at this time. Rainfall does not occur during this season.