Climate in the United States

The climate in the United States is no less diverse than its scenery. The north is where winter snow falls heavily and the temperature can sometimes drop to minus 40 degrees Celsius. But it is actually not so frightening because the average temperature in January is just 10 degrees. In the south the temperature in the summer can rise to 40 degrees Celsius above zero. 

At the core of the country are two main climatic areas - the eastern and western. The Eastern region is characterized by a humid climate with an annual rainfall of 500 mm along the meridian to over 1500 mm in the south-east. The temperature in this area depends much more on latitude than the height of the terrain, so the temperature rises fairly evenly from north to south. In the north, cool summers and long cold winters are common, and in the south, long hot summers and short warm winter are the norm. 

The western area has a great influence on the atmosphere because of its mountainous terrain. The mountain range is able to deflect moisture bearing clouds and as a result, the western slopes of the mountains are much better and holding in moisture and ultimately provide a lot of rain to the area. The temperature in the western area depends on its latitude and altitude in areas. Also, the ocean has a moderate impact on the coastal regions. And the ocean has a moderate impact on the coastal area. The mountain tops in the west are covered with snow year round and the deserts are always hot and dry.