{"id":507182,"date":"2025-08-23T01:45:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T23:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osr.org\/?p=507182"},"modified":"2025-08-19T02:01:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:01:53","slug":"hows-the-weather-on-mars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/osrguide\/hows-the-weather-on-mars\/","title":{"rendered":"How\u2019s the Weather on Mars?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we talk about weather, we usually think of cloudy skies, warm breezes, or unexpected rain showers. On Earth, weather is shaped by oceans, forests, and a thick, breathable atmosphere. But the weather on Mars<\/a> offers something entirely different. The Red Planet is a barren desert world with razor-thin air, bone-chilling cold, and storms that can engulf the planet!<\/span><\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not all hostile. Mars\u2019s weather is also surprisingly dynamic, with shifting seasons, winds strong enough to shape dunes, and temperature changes that keep scientists on their toes. And beyond sheer curiosity, understanding Martian weather is critical for future missions and the dream of human colonisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll take a closer look at Mars\u2019s fascinating climate system, including its atmosphere, its day-to-day weather, its dramatic dust storms, and how it all compares to Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Mars\u2019s Atmosphere Like?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Weather begins with the atmosphere. Mars <\/span>does<\/span><\/i> have one, but it\u2019s 100 times thinner than Earth\u2019s<\/a>. Instead of being rich in oxygen and nitrogen, it\u2019s mostly carbon dioxide (95%), with small amounts of nitrogen, argon, and trace gases.<\/span><\/p>\n

This thin atmosphere has several consequences:<\/span><\/p>\n