Singapore sits just over one degree north of the equator, keeping it hot and humid.

The longer version

Sunlight strikes most directly near the equator, so temperatures stay high throughout the year with little seasonal change. Warm air holds plenty of moisture, and rising air produces frequent showers and thunderstorms. Humidity therefore stays high even when it is not raining.

Being close to the sea moderates extremes, keeping nights warm and days slightly cooler than inland locations. There is no cold season, so plants grow continuously and tropical species thrive. Rainfall patterns shift with monsoon winds, giving wetter and slightly drier periods rather than four seasons. Heavy downpours often arrive in the late afternoon, then clear quickly.

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