Climate. Differences between weather and climate [table] Weather | Climate ; It is a short term property of the atmosphere. Weather changes from place to place. Weather changes have little impact on flora and fauna of a place. Changes in weather occur from time to time | It is the long term property of the atmosphere. It is average weather. Climate is same over larger area. Climate determines the flora and fauna of a place. Climate remains the same over a long period of time [/table]