Thursday, April 5, 2012

Marine - Cool Winter
Source: http://www.eoearth.org

The average temperature of all months is less than 22°C (72°F). Only one to three months have an average temperature greater than 10°C (50°F). The average temperature of coldest month is below 18°C (64°F) but above -3°C (27°F). Precipitation is distributed equally throughout year.

Locations: Coastal Oregon, Washington, west coast of Canada and southern west coast of Alaska, central and northwest Europe, southern Chile, southern coast of South Africa, southeast Australia and New Zealand.

Controlling Weather Factors (both Cfb and Cfc)
: Mid-latitude cyclones influence weather for most of the year. Warm ocean currents keep these climates mild in winter and cool in the summer.

Climate Characteristics (both Cfb and Cfc): These climates have mild winters and cool summers with low annual temperature range. Frontal activity produces heavy cloud cover and high humidity during fall, winter, and spring. Long periods of rain and drizzle from frequent occurrence of mid-latitude cyclones. Frost can sometimes occur during the winter season.

Example:

Figure 2. Cfb - Limoges, France 46° N , Elevation: 284 m (932 ft). (Image Copyright: Michael Pidwirny).

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