Does the magnentic poles north and south movement effect the weather patterns?

Answer 1

Short answer - highly unlikely and if it does then it's effects are minute.

Explanation - Whilst we can't say for certain that magnetism has absolutely no effect on our weather there are some factors that we do know which can be taken into account.

First, the stratosphere extends to approx 50km above Earth's surface, within and below the stratosphere the atmosphere is electrically neutral and doesn't conduct electricity. This property ensures the atmosphere is not affected by magnetic fields. Above the stratosphere there is an electric charge but our weather is generated within 20km of Earth's surface - well within the 'neutral zone'

And secondly, the driving force behind weather is is the energy received from solar radiation heating the Earth's surface but the energy of the magnetosphere is provided by solar winds. The amount of energy from solar winds is about one four thosandth of that received from solar radiation and only a tiny part of that energy actually reaches the upper atmosphere. That tiny part which does reach the upper atmosphere is directed toward the polar regions.

In short, the amount of magnetic energy is such a tiny amount compared to the total energy that drives our weather that it's effects are negligible. Not quite a drop in the ocean, more like a drop is a swimming pool.

Answer 2

No, it does not affect the weather. Only slight movement of the poles locations has been observed, and this has not caused any observable effect on weather patterns. Any other movement of the poles which may or may not have effected weather patterns is purely speculative and has not been scientifically observed.

Answer 3

One of the chief things that the magnetic field of the earth does (and it is also growing weaker) is to protect us from solar radiation. I am certain that this radiation affects weather, and the movement of the magnetic poles would have to effect this. I congratulate you on a nontrivial and genuinely interesting question, and would like more like it!

Answer 4

No.