Post on 19-Jun-2015
CLIMATE OF POLAND
By Anna Luranc
◦ Poland has a moderate climate with maritime on North-West and continental on South-East. This is caused by humid atlantic air which collides with dry air from Eurasian over it’s teritory.
◦ The annual rainfall in Poland is 500-700mm.
◦ The hottest region in Poland is south-western corner of Poland.
◦ The coldest region in Poland is Suwałki area, however the lowest temperatures ever recorded were -41°C in Siedlce (in 1940)
◦ The winds in Poland usually blow from the west (60% of all winds), especially in summer. In winter, hovever they usually blow from the east. In the mountains there is a wind called halny. On the seaside blows sea breeze.
Seasons
Poland has got six seasons (winter, early spring, spring, summer, autumn and early winter.
Winter and early winter◦Winter lasts three months (December-
February). Early winter is in November.
◦ In this season is usually cold and snowy.
◦ Average temperatures are -6°C to 0°C.
◦ Annual snowfall is 100 up to140 mm.
Early spring and spring
◦ Early spring lasts usually in March. Spring lasts in April and May.
◦ Average temperatures are from 0°C up to 15°C.
◦ Early spring and spring, you can also call a vegetation seasons.
◦ In this seasons nature slowly wakes up to life. Birds are coming home from Africa.
◦ Instead of snow it starts raining.
Summer◦ Summer is a favourite season for
Polish children because holidays start in June and it’s the hottest season.
◦ Summer lasts from June to August.
◦ Average temperatures are above 15°C.
◦ In Polish summer it is usually sunny, warm and dry.
◦Sometimes in summer there are extremal weather phenomena like hail, storms tornadoes and floods.
◦ In 2012 big tornadoes destroyed many villages and caused big losses.
Tornado in Śrem
Autumn◦ Autumn is one of the most beautiful
seasons, because of many colours, falling leaves and also warm and shiny days. This period of time is called Polish golden autumn.
◦ Autumn lasts from October to November.
◦ Average temperatures are 15°C to 0°C
◦ In this season is usually rainy.
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