CLIMATE OF POLAND

By Anna Luranc

◦ Poland has a moderate climate with maritime on North-West and continental on South-East. This is caused by humid atlantic air which collides with dry air from Eurasian over it’s teritory.

◦ The annual rainfall in Poland is 500-700mm.

◦ The hottest region in Poland is south-western corner of Poland.

◦ The coldest region in Poland is Suwałki area, however the lowest temperatures ever recorded were -41°C in Siedlce (in 1940)

◦ The winds in Poland usually blow from the west (60% of all winds), especially in summer. In winter, hovever they usually blow from the east. In the mountains there is a wind called halny. On the seaside blows sea breeze.

Seasons

Poland has got six seasons (winter, early spring, spring, summer, autumn and early winter.

Winter and early winter◦Winter lasts three months (December-

February). Early winter is in November.

◦ In this season is usually cold and snowy.

◦ Average temperatures are -6°C to 0°C.

◦ Annual snowfall is 100 up to140 mm.

Early spring and spring

◦ Early spring lasts usually in March. Spring lasts in April and May.

◦ Average temperatures are from 0°C up to 15°C.

◦ Early spring and spring, you can also call a vegetation seasons.

◦ In this seasons nature slowly wakes up to life. Birds are coming home from Africa.

◦ Instead of snow it starts raining.

Summer◦ Summer is a favourite season for

Polish children because holidays start in June and it’s the hottest season.

◦ Summer lasts from June to August.

◦ Average temperatures are above 15°C.

◦ In Polish summer it is usually sunny, warm and dry.

◦Sometimes in summer there are extremal weather phenomena like hail, storms tornadoes and floods.

◦ In 2012 big tornadoes destroyed many villages and caused big losses.

Tornado in Śrem

Autumn◦ Autumn is one of the most beautiful

seasons, because of many colours, falling leaves and also warm and shiny days. This period of time is called Polish golden autumn.

◦ Autumn lasts from October to November.

◦ Average temperatures are 15°C to 0°C

◦ In this season is usually rainy.

Thank you for your attention