Consider the following temperature and rainfall data:

Month	Temperature (°C)	Rainfall (cm)
January	6.7	14.0
February	6.7	13.2
March	7.2	11.4
April	8.9	9.4
May	11.1	8.1
June	13.9	8.1
July	15.0	9.6
August	15.0	12.2
September	13.9	10.4
October	11.1	14.4
November	8.9	14.0
December	7.8	16.8

The climate to which this data pertains is

The given climatic data points to a West European type (or Marine West Coast) climate based on the following characteristics:

• Temperature: The temperature ranges from a mild winter minimum of 6.7°C to a cool summer maximum of 15.0°C. This narrow annual temperature range (8.3°C) indicates a strong maritime influence.
• Rainfall: Precipitation occurs throughout the year with no distinct dry season. Even the driest months (May and June) receive a substantial 8.1 cm (81 mm) of rainfall. There is a slight maximum in winter (December receives 16.8 cm), which is characteristic of cyclonic rainfall in this climate region.

Other options are incorrect because:

• Mediterranean type: Features a distinct, severe summer drought (usually less than 3 cm of rain in summer months) and warmer summers.
• China type: Experiences much warmer summers (often above 20°C) with a pronounced summer maximum in rainfall.
• St. Lawrence type: Has much colder, typically sub-freezing winters and a larger annual temperature range.