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I've seen some sources, like NIWA, that place Aukland in the subtropical zone. Maybe Aukland isn't humid subtropical, but Raoul Island is: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raoul_Island
Raoul Island doesn't have the lushness and verdancy of the upper South Island though.
Pretty sure. Looking at photos, and from a friend who was based there for a year, it doesn't seem as lush and verdant as the upper west coast. Raoul Island still seems pretty lush and verdant though.
The west coast is just much wetter, but still warm enough that all species grow 12 months of the year.
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Nowhere in Texas has that combination; its either humid with eastern-style vegetation, or dry with western-style vegetation. Keep in mind that alot of plants commonly associated with the West (cacti, yucca, etc) do occur naturally in the East.
Yes, indeed last summer when I was at El Paso, I enjoyed every bit of those 75° dewpoints...
You know I was talking about the Triangle, and not West Texas. Don't start with me Mr cold epoch
And as far as scrub and humid, look no further than Laredo and Del Rio
One thing about this: although humid subtropical climates are warmer than oceanic climates, making more evapotranspiration, they also get much more rain, which will help to counter that process.
Raoul Island gets about 35 inches less rain than my neighbouring town and the same sun hours, so I don't think humid subtropical climates can be said to get much more rain.
Tofino, BC gets over 3.2 metres of precipitation annually ( almost 129 inches). How many Southern US humid subtropical climates can match that amount of precip?
Tofino, BC gets over 3.2 metres of precipitation annually ( almost 129 inches). How many Southern US humid subtropical climates can match that amount of precip?
The high variabilty of rainfall totals and distribution, is a feature of oceanic climates that often seems underestimated on here.
I don't think there are general terms for oceanic rainfall. Coastal locations in my area have rainfall ranging from 550mms to 4000mms and looks from Mediterranean to lush rainforest over only 150km.
The wettest areas do look lusher than any humid subtropical climates I've seen though.
They are indeed overrated. Humid subtropical climates have all the benefits of a Med climate (mild winters, lots of sunshine, etc), while eliminating the problem of rainless summers (which bring evaporative stress to the plants).
Apart from the Humid subtropical climates in the US south that get those killer severe freezes every few years, bummer...
To me med climates ( in the med region) have the most beautiful culture , history and atmosphere in the world. When I think of the med region I think of simplicity, romance, acceptance, and humbleness. The weather being very pleasant only serves to expand on its beauty.
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