What is the geographical environment of London?

Influenced by the North Atlantic warm current and the west wind, London has a temperate maritime climate, with small temperature difference between the four seasons, cool summer, warm winter, humid air and rainy fog, especially in autumn and winter.

The temperature in London in summer (June-August) is around18 C, sometimes reaching 30°C or even higher. In spring (end of March-May) and autumn (September-65438+1October), the temperature is maintained at about1-15℃, and in winter (165438+/kloc-

London can travel all year round, but some tourist attractions will close or shorten their opening hours in winter. It is usually open when the weather is good. July-August is the peak season for sightseeing in London, but in these months, there are not only uncertain sunshine, but also crowded people and inflated prices.

Because the air is humid, rainy and foggy, the city of London is often full of humid fog, so there is another name called "Fog Capital".

At the beginning of the 20th century, most people in London used coal as household fuel, which produced a lot of smog. These smog, together with the climate in London, have caused the "well-known" haze in London, which is called London fog. Therefore, English sometimes refers to London as "foggy city", hence the name "foggy city". 195212 from February 5 to 9, the fog and haze incident in London caused 4000 deaths. Therefore, the government implemented the Clean Air Act in 1956, prohibiting the use of smog-producing fuels in some parts of London. Today, the air quality in London has improved significantly.

"Greater London" refers to a vast area including 32 local administrative districts in London and the City of London, with a total area of about 1.500 square kilometers, which is about the area surrounded by M25 Ring Road. The word "London" in a narrow sense refers to the central area of the city, including the City of London and Westminster.

London is located in the southeast of England, across the banks of the lower Thames, 88 kilometers away from the estuary, and can be directly reached by sea ships. Greater London consists of the City of London and 32 municipalities, covering an area of 65,438+0,605 square kilometers. There are 12 cities around the city of London, which is equivalent to the urban area and is called "inner london" with an area of 303 square kilometers. The climate is warm in winter and cool in summer, with occasional rain, which does not last long. Generally speaking, the climate will gradually improve in June, with clear skies and mild sunshine in Wan Li; July and August entered the real summer, the sun was shining, but the temperature was around 20 degrees, and the days were particularly long. 9.5438+ 10 autumn is crisp, 10 late winter gradually. June 5438+February The temperature is below 10 degrees in February and March next year, but there is not much chance of snow. It warmed up in April and May, but it remained at a low temperature below 15. The annual precipitation in London is about 1 100 mm.