The UK does have a global reputation regarding the weather which can be summed up in one word: ‘unpredictable.’ The observation may be partly justified, but the UK surely has more to offer than endless grey clouds and showers. From the Scottish Highlands and their misty landscapes to the sunny southern coasts, the British Isles are home to a striking variety of climates.
Do you know that the UK also experiences, “four seasons in a day?”
The UK has a temperate maritime climate which translates to mild sums, moderate rainfall, and an abundance of variety. You can start your day off basking in sunshine only to get caught by a drizzle mid-lunch, then end the day with a brisk wind. All in all, this climate makes life more dynamic and keeps wardrobes bursting with umbrellas and weather appropriate layers.
The country may be comparatively small, but the regions surely do showcase a dramatic shift in climate.
Colder winters with excess amounts of snowfall in the Highlands is a sight for sore eyes in Scotland.
It’s a bit milder and wetter in Northern Ireland.
Lush greenery and hills is courtesy of the regular Welsh rain.
Last, but not least, the UK does have British “Mediterranean” weather in the South East, where Kensington is located. The South East, London in particular, tends to be much less wet and a sizzle warmer in comparison to the rest of the country.
Why So Rainy?
The Atlantic Ocean receives the blame. For the UK and its western parts more specifically. Rain showers are a natural occurrence on the left side of the UK. Moist air brings in frequent rainfall to places with mountains like The Lake District, which can expect an astonishing over 200 rainy days in a year. But keep your calm, relocation assists in keeping the countryside of Britain green and gardens flourishing.
ancient_Goal atualizado — Climate change: a growing concern
Just as parts of the world, the United Kingdom is undergoing harsh effects of climate change as one of the country’s major issues. They are likely experiencing massive changes in Temperature as well. Winters are becoming excessively wet, summers are getting hotter, and severe weather conditions such as floods and heatwaves are also on the rise. Sustainability is starting to move to the center of attention on the national level which is a positive sign for the country.
The Silver Lining
Creativity together with the anticipation of what is going to happen next fuels the people of the United Kingdom, and all of that stems from the drastic changes in climate. It not only shifts one’s farming customs, but also brings forth iconic conversations around weather.