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unusual facts about continental climate


Continental climate

Places with continental climates are as a rule either far from any moderating effects of oceans (examples: Omaha, Nebraska, USA and Kazan, Russia) or are so situated that prevailing winds tend to head offshore (example: Vladivostok, Russia).


Bayan-Ovoo, Khentii

Bayan-Ovoo has a continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dwb) with warm summers and severely cold winters.

Beni Mellal

This climate situation is similar to what exists in Marquette, Michigan and many other places that have climate fluctation as a result of the continental climate shift.

Khalkhgol

Khalkhgol has a continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dwb) with warm summers and severely cold winters.


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Bayanaul National Park

Although a continental climate is characteristic for the area, Bayanaul does not usually experience the strong winds and dust storms common in the steppe regions of Pavlodar Province.

Italian traditional maize varieties

The eco-agronomic characteristics of Italian traditional varieties match the Mediterranean and semi-continental climate of the country, with mostly spring and some summer (post-wheat) sowings; and early (summer) to late (autumn) maturity.