Weather in the UK B4 The UK lies on a boundary between warm tropical air
and cold polar air. Large temperature variations create
instability and this is the major reason for the UK’s
often unsettled weather. In the UK many types of
weather in a single day. EXPERIENCE
B5 Regional climates in the UK are influenced by latitude
and the Atlantic Ocean. The western region, being
closest to the Ocean, are the mildest, wettest and
parts of the country. WINDY
B6 Eastern areas are generally drier, cooler and
windy but subject to greater temperature LITTLE
variations. Northern areas are cooler, wetter and
have a smaller temperature range than southern areas.
B7 The UK is a relatively small landmass with an awful lot
of weather! Officially it “enjoys” a climate of mixed
status – Oceanic, Temperate and Temperate Maritime.
Is it any wonder that the British enjoy the DISCUSS
weather?
B8 Can you imagine a February afternoon in Novosibirsk
with people discussing over tea whether there
sunshine or rain during the evening? A BE
continental climate is generally very predictable.
B9 Everybody in the UK about Siberian KNOW
winters. So much so that many wrongly believe that
there is no such thing as a Siberian Summer.
B10 The idea of “sunbathing” and “Siberia” APPEAR
in the same sentence is nonsense to them! Then
again, many Russians seem to believe the myth
that the UK is always shrouded in rain and fog.
Possibly Dickens is to blame for this delusion! But
it is true that the British like talking about the
weather. Well – at least we do have something to
talk about.
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