This week we are researching extreme weather
conditions chosen in our countries which could range from blizzards, heatwaves,
tornados, thunderstorms, droughts, sand storms and flooding to name a few. As for
El Salvador, it has a tropical climate that allows it to enjoy wet and dry
seasons throughout the year. The pacific lowlands are usually hotter and
mountain areas are a little cooler. One example, is the fact that temperatures
vary form 70 degrees F to 96 degrees F and their warm season usually last from
January through May. This dry pattern effects crops around the country; making
it necessary to have consistent irrigation systems in place to mitigate the
damage. On the other hand the cold season starts form August to October and the
temperatures actually sit around the same temperatures. Over the course of the
year the country experiences three different types of precipitation which are:
Thunderstorms, moderate rain and light rain. Snow is usually out of the question
for El Salvador. Additionally, the humidity levels are very high for the
country, especially around the February when the dry air can reach up to 100
percent humidity levels.
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