Question

How does a mountain affect weather?

Answer 1

Mountains can have a significant effect on the amount of rainfall. ... The further up the mountain the colder the temperature. Then, when the air travels back down the mountain it gets warmer and drier, because the moisture in the air dried out during the rise up the mountain. This area gets less rain as a result.

Answer 2

Mountains have an impact on climate because they block wind and get more rain than low-lying areas. As air is driven over higher ground, it cools, condensing moisture and falling as rain. The higher above sea level an area is, the colder it is.