“Typical Weather and Tourism in Germany”

For some strange reason when I think of Germany, I think of snow. While that might not be completely true, there is a fair amount of snow in the coldest season. The Winter solstice takes place on the 21st of December, right before Christmas. The weather is very cold by my standards, but only fairly cold relative to the rest of the world. The average high throughout December is 37, and the average low is 30.

In contrast, the hottest season in Germany is the summer, with the Summer Solstice occurring on June 21st. While on rare occasions extreme conditions can bring the temperature above 100 degrees, the average high temperature is around 72 degrees for the month of June, and 54 degrees as an average low. There are three main types of precipitation to occur during summer, as the warmer weather brings with it a lot of thunderstorms. These thunderstorms only really occur during the summer months, and there are also equal chances for light and moderate rain.

The Spring equinox occurs on the 20th of March. The temperatures are warmer than those in winter, but still a bit cold, with highs averaging out at about 46 degrees and lows around 32. March has likely the most variety of all the months when it comes to types of precipitation. There is a rare chance for thunderstorms, as we start to move into the warmer months, with chances for moderate or light snow, and moderate or light rain.

Finally, the Germany's Autumnal Equinox occurs on September 22nd, which is the time of the year in which precipitation is least likely. The temperatures are not the warmest, but definitely on the more reasonable side compared to winder and spring. Average daily highs are around 66 degrees Fahrenheit, and average daily lows are near 50 degrees Fahrenheit. There are low chances of thunderstorms as summer begins to trail off, with chances of moderate and light rain. The odds of this precipitation in this season are the lowest of the entire year, at 44%.

In my personal opinion, I think that it would be ideal for tourists to visit Germany during the summer. The conditions are very mild around June and July with temperatures that many would consider to be very comfortable, around the 60-70 degree range. German tourism season would be in full swing, with fun, free festivals filling many of the cities, and the summer is the best time of the year to see some of the beautiful lake-beaches. While extreme weather conditions are unlikely, In the past Germany has faced strong heat waves during the summer, bringing with it strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail. Almost all regions of Germany have hit over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the past, but it is important to note that this is uncommon and the average temperatures are much more suitable.
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Whether you enjoy enriching yourself in the culture of festivals, or relaxing in one of the many spa towns, there are many reasons to make Germany your next travel destination!

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Temperature Controls in the city of Berlin in Germany

Today I am going to be providing you with information about the city of Berlin, Germany. Berlin is the capital city of Germany, located in Europe at the coordinates 52.5167° N, 13.3833° E. 

Berlin is a relatively cool city with average daily temperatures of around 50° Fahrenheit. The warmest month in Berlin is July, with an average monthly temperature of 64°F, and the coldest month is January, with an average monthly temperature of 30°F. Based on this  information, we can deduce that the  annual range of temperature for Berlin is 34° F. 
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There are several temperature controls that effect the temperature of any given location. One of the main controls that impacts the climate of Berlin is ocean currents. The North Atlantic Drift brings warm air because the current comes up from the equator to the north pole, bringing warm air into Berlin and other parts of Europe. Although elevation can often bear a strong influence on a city's climate, elevation does not have any significant impact on Berlin's regional temperature. The elevation  of the city is 112 feet, which is very far from an elevation in which there would be any noticeable change.

The temperatures in Berlin could potentially change  within the near future based off of changes in ocean currents. As mentioned above, the North Atlantic Drift is responsible for moderating the climate of western European countries. Some analysts suspect that global warming could trigger a shutdown in the North Atlantic Drift, leading to much colder climates throughout Europe. (3)