The climate is influenced by the altitude and relative position of the land.
The overall climate of the region is temperate.
The valley area experiences pleasantly warm climate, hence dense population is found in the valleys.
Mid slope and mountain ranges have a temperate climate hence semi-compact and scattered settlements are found here.
Above 2000m, there are temporary seasonal settlements which are generally distributed on the forest land.
Aspects play a significant role in the selection of settlement sites in the Himalayan Mountain.
Temperature ranges between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius in summer and -5 to 15 degrees Celsius in winter.
The region receives a significant amount of rain in monsoon season as well as snow from December to March.
The climate is influenced by the altitude and relative position of the land. The overall climate of the region is temperate. The valley area experiences pleasantly warm climate, hence dense population is found in the valleys. Mid slope and mountain ranges have a temperate climate hence semi-compact and scattered settlements are found here. Above 2000m, there are temporary seasonal settlements which are generally distributed on the forest land. Aspects play a significant role in the selection of settlement sites in the Himalayan Mountain. Temperature ranges between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius in summer and -5 to 15 degrees Celsius in winter. The region receives a significant amount of rain in monsoon season as well as snow from December to March.
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