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California because of the Sierra Nevada. Why is it that when we discuss California on this forum, we almost never discuss the climates of the Sierras? (except that one discussion about Bodie).
Just like many of these threads that compare one climate to another…they make little sense in trying to compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges- lol.
Coastal southern California is a WEST COAST Cs (Dry summer/wet winter Mediterranean climate)….NSW is a EAST COAST Cfa (Humid subtropical climate). There are totally opposite climates in terms of climate genetics; Of course SST are warmer in NSW than SOCAL – warm SST flow up most continents on their eastern sides….and cool SST flow down the west side. Stations like Byron Bay (28 S) are more than 300 miles closer to the equator than even the southern most parts of coastal southern California (San Diego 32.8 N). San Diego and LA are still warmer and get more sunshine hrs in their coldest month (Jan) than any coastal station at the same latitude in NSW.
Byron Bay, Australia is coastal station in a Cfa (Humid subtropical climate)… comparable to a station like Melbourne, Florida here in the USA. In that case, Melbourne, Florida is warmer every month of the year and gets more hrs of sunshine than Byron Bay. I would guess that SST off the East Coast of central Florida are just as warm (if not warmer) than Byron Bay or anywhere in NWS as well.
I think it might make more sense to compare climates that are the same type of climate…and the same rough latitude…with the same position on a mainland.
But New South Wales is much more similar to coastal California in annual range at similar latitudes than the American Southeast; I think the comparison makes more sense.
There is a real tricky one, but I'm thinking NSW would be my choice for coastal climates- due to summer rainfall, warmer temps and generally a more tropical vibe. It is a tough choice though.
California is an easy winner for inland areas. The Sierras and the high deserts, would trump their NSW counterparts for scenery and climate.
NSW all the way because California is too dry in the summer. Even the drier climates of NSW like Canberra or even Cobar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia precipitation is spread out fairly evenly throughout the year.
NSW by far.. Coast is warmer and NSW with warmer SSTs. Places like Byron Bay are warmer year round than anywhere in coastal SoCal.
Coastal S. Cal seems to be the epitome of mild. Winters in the mid to upper 60's, and summer temps are mid to upper 70's. Seems temps vary only 10F thru the whole year.
Well if we're comparing NSW to Florida then I pick Florida due to higher chance of frost and snow..
I have a feeling deneb would still choose NSW (coastal) due to never getting frost - ever.
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There is no report of snow –EVER- in Melbourne, FL at 28 latitude and frost/freeze occurs once every 5 to 8 years on average.
A case of double standards? Maybe I try to fairly compare climates that are of the same climate type and at the same latitude. Moderator cut: snip
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