There is a global pattern of greater evaporation of water form the oceans at low latitudes, transport of water vapor toward the poles, and greater precipitation at high latitudes. An increase in temperature represents an increase in the motion of water molecules. It takes a lot of heat to make water molecules move faster, because of the hydrogen bonds. The high heat capacity of water is also important in moderating climate. Coastal areas have less variable temperatures than inland areas, because water temperature changes slowly in response to changes in the amount of heat from the sun.
Water has high surface tension , or resistance to penetration or stretching of the surface.
This is because of the cohesion of the water molecules due to hydrogen bonds. Water surfaces can support small objects that are denser that water and would otherwise sink. These include some aquatic animals. The viscosity of water is also affected by hydrogen bonds. Viscosity is the resistance of a liquid to motion.