Meteorological phenomena are observable weather events which illuminate, and are explained by the science of meteorology. Agricultural meteorology is concerned with the meteorological, hydrological, pedological and biological factors that affect agricultural production and with the interaction between agriculture and he ènvironment. Meteorologists, soil scientists, agricultural hydrologists and agronomists are persons concerned with studying the effects of weather and climate on plant distribution, crop yield, water-use efficiency, phenology of plant and animal development, and the energy balance of managed and natural ecosystems. The aim of this book is to provide, in a convenient form, information regarding the most important practices and procedures in agricultural meteorology. This succinct, compact introduction to meteorology is designed especially for those with minimal background in science and mathematics. This comprehensive book will satisfy all who need to know more about the weather and climate of arid lands