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Q29 (IAS/1999) Geography › World Physical Geography › World climate classification Answer Verified

Consider the following temperature and rainfall data:

Month Temperature (°C) Rainfall (cm)
January6.714.0
February6.713.2
March7.211.4
April8.99.4
May11.18.1
June13.98.1
July15.09.6
August15.012.2
September13.910.4
October11.114.4
November8.914.0
December7.816.8

The climate to which this data pertains is

Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C

Explanation

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.
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