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Why the UK is mild for its latitude

Why the UK is mild for its latitude

Schematic map of the North Atlantic Drift, prevailing south-westerly winds and the main air masses affecting the UK

Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average over about 30 years. The UK lies between about 50°N and 60°N, so latitude alone suggests colder conditions than many people expect.

UK climate & extreme weather Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Geography
  3. /UK climate & extreme weather

Step-by-step lessons on OCR A GCSE Geography UK climate & extreme weather. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a solid grasp of core physical and human processes before tackling the evaluation- and decision-making-style questions used in the final papers, which carry the most marks.

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