A detailed description of New Zealand's geography and climate

? The weather in New Zealand is always unpredictable. If you want to go hiking or engage in other outdoor activities, you need to be prepared for the sudden change of weather and temperature. There is plenty of rain in New Zealand, and there will be snowfall in winter. ? 1. Geographical location and climate distribution of New Zealand? New Zealand lies between Oceania, the South Pacific, Antarctica and the equator. Tasman sea borders Australia in the west, with a distance of 1600km, and Tonga and Fiji in the north. New Zealand consists of North Island, South Island, Stewart Island and some small islands nearby, with an area of 270,534 square kilometers and a coastline of 6,900 kilometers. The territory is mountainous and the plain is narrow, with mountains and hills accounting for more than 75% of its total area. The distinction between the four seasons is not obvious, and the temperature difference is not big. ? Most parts of New Zealand belong to temperate maritime climate, with mild climate, abundant sunshine and rainfall throughout the year, and flourishing plants. Because it is the dividing line between the Indian Ocean plate and the Pacific plate, and then the plates collide and squeeze, the island forms a tall mountain range, which has a great influence on the airflow. ? New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere, which is completely opposite to the domestic season. Therefore, before you travel to New Zealand, you must know about the climate in New Zealand and make better preparations for your trip. ? What is the average annual temperature in New Zealand? Most of New Zealand has a temperate maritime climate. The climate in the far north is subtropical in summer, while the temperature in the inland alpine areas of South Island can be as low as-10 in winter. C, most of New Zealand's land is near the coast, so the climate is mild. The farther south, the lower the average temperature. January and February are the warmest months of the year, while July is the coldest month of the year. The average maximum temperature in summer is about 20-30? C, the winter temperature is about 10- 15? C.? ? ? 2. What are the climatic characteristics of New Zealand (by season)? As New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are just the opposite of those in the northern hemisphere. ? Summer: 65438+ February? February? Autumn: March? May? Winter: June? August? Spring: September? 1 1 month? Four seasons a day? The weather in New Zealand is always unpredictable. If you want to go hiking or engage in other outdoor activities, you need to be prepared for the sudden change of weather and temperature. ? Sunshine? Most parts of New Zealand get more than 2,000 hours of sunshine every year, and the sunniest areas such as Shengfeng Bay, Hawkes Bay and Nelson/Marburg get more than 2,350 hours of sunshine. New Zealand implements daylight saving time. In summer, the sunshine lasts until 9:30 pm. Compared with many other countries, the air pollution in New Zealand is relatively less, so the ultraviolet rays in the sun are particularly strong. ? From September to April, especially from the morning of 10 to 4: 00 pm, if you are exposed to the sun continuously, your skin will burn quickly. Even on cloudy days, the ultraviolet rays are still very strong. So when you do outdoor activities, you should follow the following three simple steps? Full sun protection? : ? 1. Stay in the shade as much as possible. ? 2. Wear a shirt, hat and sunglasses. ? 3. Use sunscreen above SPF 30. Make up every 2 hours. ? Snowfall? Snowfall usually occurs between June and 10, but cold waves sometimes occur outside these months. Most of the snowfall in New Zealand occurs in mountainous areas, such as the central plateau of the North Island and southern alps District of the South Island. There is also a lot of snow in Canterbury and Otago inland. It seldom snows in coastal areas, but it occasionally snows on the east coast of South Island in winter. ? Rain? New Zealand has abundant rainfall, which is evenly distributed throughout the year. In northern and central New Zealand, winter rains more frequently than summer, while in most parts of southern New Zealand, winter is the season with the least rainfall. Abundant rainfall not only shapes amazing natural forests, but also makes New Zealand an ideal place to develop agriculture and horticulture. ? Third, New Zealand weather software.

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