Climate

Climate

Spain´s location in the remperate zone of the Northern Hesmisphere, as well as near the sub-tropical zone, places it on the border of two climatic worlds. this fact, together with its generally high altitude and the length of its coasts washed by two difeferent seas, has resulted in the considerable diversity of the Spanish climate.

For example, the coastal strip from Galicia to Navarra, in the north of Spain, is know for its climate, with a high level of rainfall. The temperatures in this region are mild as consequence of the moderating influence of the sea.

The central region of the Spanish peninsula, consisting almost entirely of the Meseta, ha a climae of extremes, from the snow and ice winter, when the average temperature is less than 4º C, to the stifling summer heat when temperatures of 40º C are not unkown.

On the other hand, the mediterranean coast, from Catalonia to Andalusia including the Balearics, has a mild climate and is well konwn for the brighness of its daylight and is more than 2.500 hours of sunshine every year.

The Canary Island, as a consequence of their tropical location and proximity to the African, have a particular climate charasterised by mild temperatures which oscilate around 20º C all the year round.

And to complete the picture, some areas of Spain aso have a mountain climate, where one can find perpetual snow and glaciers, and temeratures which do not rise above 5º C throughout the year.

As a result of complex and varied climate, Spain has landscapes and scenery to match, from the lush green meadows of the north to the harsh steppes pf the interior, and the splendid vistas of the Mediterranean coast which descends majestically to the sea.