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In fact, Spain is sometimes described as the most climatically diverse country in Europe [1] and has 13 different Köppen, climates. [2] [3] [4] The four most dominant climates in the country include: The hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa), the warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb), the semi-arid climate (BSk) and the oceanic climate (Cfb ...
Summers in Valencia area are warm to hot (in the middle of summer). Regular temperatures above 20 °C (68 °F) begin as early as late March, although in this month the sea temperature is still cool: about 15–16 °C (59–61 °F).
Barcelona has an average seasonal UV index close to that of Madrid, different only in March but with the same annual average of 5, with the values varying from 9 in June and July to 1 in December. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Although at about the same latitude New Haven , Connecticut has values a little lower than Barcelona but still close.
Madrid, as well as the rest of Spain (except the Canary Islands), are in the UTC +1 time zone and UTC +2 in summer time. Sunrise and sunset occur relatively late compared to other countries in southern Europe or even slightly higher latitudes. Madrid enjoys one of the most optimal number of hours of daylight in Europe.
Spain lies between latitudes 27 ... the wettest seasons are spring and autumn, but the spring one is earlier (March), ... Summers are hot and cloudless, ...
Spain is one of the countries that is most affected by the climate change in Europe. In Spain, which already has a hot and dry climate, extreme events such as heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent. [100] [101] The country is also experiencing more episodes of drought and increased severity of these episodes. [102]
Spain sweltered in its first official heat wave of the year on Monday as the government announced a new department to investigate and alleviate the effects of extreme temperatures on human health.
The following list is the highest average mean maximum temperatures ever recorded in Spain, above 39.4 °C (102.9 °F). Cities in the interior of southern Spain recorded the highest average mean maximums temperatures ever in all of Europe .