Spanish Wheather and climate

Spanish Wheather and climate

1. Continental climate

   • Spain s most predominant climate is continental. Winters are are cold enough for snows and most of the rainfall occurs in late Spring. Summers can be hot and in the north, wich is very green rainy.

2. Mediterranean Climate

   • Spain s Mediterranean climate is active over nearly the entire southern region of Andalusia as well as most of the eastern coast. Winters are generally mild and summers vary in intensity depending on the region. Temperatures are moderate and there is not a wide range between the summer highs and lows. Cataluña, Valencia, Andalucia

3. Climate Oceanic

   • This climate zone predominates over Spain s northern coast and the north western region of Galicia. With its hot, dry summers this climatic zone is characterized by extensive rainfall. Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Pais vasco

4. Mountain Climate

   • Spain experiences a mountain climate Granada s Sierra Nevadaand other mountain ranges in the northeast, with a predominace of cold temperatures. These areas are characterized by cold winters and mild summers.

5. Arid Climate

   • Murcia and a small corner of Andalusia in Spain s southeast in Almeria. Hot and dry, with very little rainfall. Spain s semi desert can de found here.