A range of climatic conditions is what the weather of South America signifies. The weather of South America is one of the most diverse and fascinating phenomenon about Weather America that has attracted meteorologists since ages.

Introduction :

The continent of South America is the fourth largest and easily ranks the most diverse continents to be found any where across the planet. Over the ages the weather of North America has been a subject of interest among weather specialists.

Such is the South American weather that it traces a climatic range from the Tropical climatic condition to the desert and arid climes. The presence of mountains in the west coast also brings in chilly weather too.

The continent of South America occupies a total land area of some 17,820,900 square kilometers. In those 17,820,900 square kilometers, the continent sees is the equator and tropic of Capricorn running across it. It is an estimate that the continent occupies 12% of the world's land surface.

Topography :

Divided into topographical fragments rather than climatic belts for the most part, the weather of South America is as diverse as its vegetation is rich. From the tropical Amazon forest to the Atacama Desert; from the high Andes Range to the stretches of coastal landscape, weather in South America sports it all.

The snow-capped Andes stand as a sharp contrast to the Amazon rain forest. This in its turn juxtaposes the Atacama Desert; while the extensive beaches and coastal regions are far removed from all these other features.