Sentences with phrase «maritime climate»

A maritime climate refers to the type of weather and climate conditions experienced in coastal areas. It is influenced by the presence of large bodies of water, such as oceans or seas, which impact the temperature and precipitation patterns. Maritime climates tend to have mild winters, cooler summers, and higher levels of rainfall compared to inland or continental climates. Full definition
This bright, fresh, focused chardonnay, with its pristine citrus fruit and wafts of oak is like a delicate watercolour painting that captures the cool maritime climate of the Mornington Peninsula and the breezy hillside location of Point Leo's vineyard.
Portugal's temperate maritime climate differs depending upon altitude and location.
The tropical maritime climate varies considerably, not only from one season to the next but also from one island to the next - and, on the larger islands, even from one region to the next.
Lincoln City enjoys a mild maritime climate, has a thriving retirement community and is a popular tourist destination.
It is from these diverse soils that Hardys Tintara sources grapes that allow it to blend wines with complexity, concentration and character that reflect this unique maritime climate and geology.
«The overall predictions for the future of the area is of a more maritime climate, particularly warmer temperatures and increased precipitation during winter,» Høye says.
Despite this northerly location, Iceland's sub-arctic maritime climate is comparatively hospitable and features four distinct seasons.
Generally, glaciers in maritime climates are more sensitive to winter accumulation than to summer conditions (Kuhn, 1984).
In addition, with a relatively exposed site, in a fairly windy maritime climate, any urban climatic effects that did exist would be expected to be minimized.
Glaciers that are east of the precipitation divide have a less maritime climate and share a similar history.
With its temperate maritime climate, the temperature in the summer rounds the 26 degrees Celsius making it a pleasant summer destination.
The temperate, maritime climate has a strong influence on the country's predominantly coastal vineyards.
In 2015, MSL successfully cultivated a UK native Burgundy truffle, but this is the first time the more valuable black Périgord truffle has been cultivated in such a northern and maritime climate.
Svalbard has a maritime climate, which is strongly influenced by temperature fluctuations in the Atlantic Ocean.
And with its unique landscape, maritime climate and bountiful wildlife, it really is one of the gemstones in Australia's crown.
Chevak has a maritime climate.
The Conway family was attracted to the name «Deep Sea» because it reflects the maritime climate of Santa Barbara wine growing.
The region has a maritime climate that can be compared to Bordeaux, which is a particularity in Australia.
The Netherlands» temperate maritime climate isn't given to extremes of temperature; summers are warm and winters are mild and whilst rainfall is relatively evenly spread throughout the year it is most common in late summer during July and August.
Our maritime climate ensures we have mild winters suitable for outdoor pursuits (typical day temperature is about 45 - 60 °F or 8 - 15 °C) and the 14 - day Winter Adventure trip is well adapted to suit the cooler conditions.
The ocean plays a role in that the seasonal storage and release of heat by the Atlantic Ocean mixed layer, coupled with wind advection, lend northern Europe a maritime climate with mild winters, but this is true whether the Gulf Stream operates or not.
Even more unusual for the island's maritime climate, it was humid and muggy.
Pollen studies at Godthåb indicate a shift from a maritime climate to a cold, dry continental regime.
He forecasts a rapid rise in temperatures within 30 years which will cause widespread famine, but he said Ireland, along with New Zealand, will be spared the worst effects because of its maritime climate, relatively high latitude and under - population.
The oceans» large heat capacity moderates the climate of areas adjacent to the oceans, leading to a maritime climate at such locations.
Wolverine Glacier is a valley glacier in the coastal mountains of south - central Alaska's Kenai Peninsula that experiences a maritime climate with high precipitation rates.
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