Climate types and climate characteristics in Britain

Lead: Britain is composed of four regional countries. There is a saying that describes the weather phenomenon in Britain. It is called: "There is climate abroad, but only weather in Britain." The weather in Britain is often unpredictable and is famous for its unpredictability. Britain is one of the countries where many people have to travel abroad, so it is very important to know the climate in Britain. So, what's the climate like in Britain? Come and have a look with me.

What's the climate like in Britain?

Britain has a temperate maritime climate. Britain is controlled by the prevailing west wind, which is mild and humid all year round, with little change in the four seasons. Vegetation is temperate deciduous broad-leaved forest belt. Generally, the highest temperature does not exceed 32℃, the lowest temperature is not lower than-10℃, and the average temperature 10 is 65438+4 ~ 7℃ in October and 13 ~ 17℃ in July. The average annual precipitation is about 1000 mm. The annual precipitation in the northern and western mountainous areas exceeds 2000 mm, and that in the central and eastern areas is less than 800 mm.

February to March is the driest and October to January is the wettest. Britain is influenced by the west wind and the ocean all the year round, and the climate is mild and humid all year round, which is suitable for plant growth. Although the climate in Britain is mild, the weather is changeable. Within a day, it rained on sunny days.

Why do British people always like to talk about the weather?

The weather in Britain is changeable.

Britain has a temperate maritime climate, controlled by prevailing westerly winds and influenced by the ocean all the year round. Although the climate is mild and humid all year round, the weather is changeable, both sunny and rainy. Sometimes it's sunny, sometimes it's cloudy and even raining cats and dogs. The changeable weather has become a topic that British people often talk about.

2. Affected by the social situation

In Britain in the19th century, the decrease of land aggravated farmers' worries about the harvest. At that time, talking about the weather was not for recreation, but for food and clothing. Nowadays, bad weather has also done great harm to the life and economy of the British. Facing the worsening situation, how can the British not pay attention to the weather?

3. Caused by national character

Many people say that Britain is a complaining country by nature. The Daily Mail once called Britain a complaining country. According to research, the British complain at least four times a day, with 1300 complaints and 53 hours of anger a year. Therefore, the changeable weather has naturally become the direct object of British complaints.

4. Talking about weather is "safe"

British people attach great importance to personal space, and when chatting, they will choose safety topics that do not involve personal issues, such as the weather. Choosing such a safe and low-key topic will not suddenly hurt individuals, but also enliven the atmosphere, relieve embarrassment, or understand other people's feelings. Therefore, talking about the weather has become the main pastime of British citizens.

Seasonal characteristics of weather in Britain

Spring: In March, April and May, the temperature gradually rises, and the signs of sunshine begin to be seen, and the days are getting more and more comfortable.

Summer: June, July and August are the warmest times of the year, with long sunshine hours in Britain.

Autumn: September,1October and 1 1 month are the transition periods. The temperature drops gradually, and it often rains.

Winter: 1 February,1month and February, the temperature will drop sharply, it may snow and freeze, and the sunshine time will be shorter and shorter.

Britain implements the "daylight saving time" system. On the last Sunday in March, the time will be set forward by one hour. On the last Sunday in October, the time will be set back to one hour.