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maybe because of the altitude of the mountains, its a big factor in weather. A lot of times very local weatherforecasts are needed... every valley can differ from any other at times. Then it's about Thermodynamics, too... air (humid) from south climbes over the Alps... when the temperature is below a certain point it rains... the dry air descends on the other side and gets warmed... reaching the north it's warmer than before (not humid any more). This wind is called "Föhn", the same word is used for hairdryer in german... and yes, the wind in the north can be very strong. But it feels pleasant as it is warm. On open (just less mountainous if you're talking about Switzerland) land, the thunders can be heard much better than in the valleys. It seem that tempests do not really "enter" the valley but pass above. During summertime Switzerland has very often tempest in the evening, because of colder and warmer airs meeting.
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∙ 10y agoThe Alps cover 60% of Switzerland and stretches 1,200 km (750mi) across 8 Alpine countries. The climate varies greatly even in short areas.
The climate is affected by 4 main influences:
- West: mild moist air of the Atlantic Ocean
- North: cool or cold polar air from Northern Europe
- East: cold and dry in winter and hot in summer
- South: warm Mediterranean air
The lowest temperatures run about -7.9C or 18F with a record of -41.8C or -43F.
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∙ 8y agoThe Alps are located in middle to southern Europe and roughly speaking have their climate at 'bottom level'. But as everywhere on Earth: the higher you get in terms of altitude, the colder it gets. So on top of most Alp mountains you will find snow and ice and sub-zero temperatures the year round. The lower you get, the more the climate becomes similar to the not-mountanious regions around them. That climate is on average: mild summers and slightly below-zero winters.
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∙ 11y agoIn the winter, and at higher altitudes, it is cold, windy, and snowy. During the summer, most of the Alps have a more temperate climate, and there are many forests and valley meadows.
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What is the climate in the alps?
Montagnard
What is the coldest temperature in The Alps?
They do not have a specific climate of the Alps because the Alps is a series of 180 mountains
What is the climate like in the Alps?
hot and very warm
Do the alps have a marine west coast climate?
yes
What dominates the weather and climate of Western Europe?
the alps
How has the Swiss alps been changed?
The Swiss Alps have changed because of tourism, erosion and climate change melts the ice.
What are the three climate zones of Switzerland?
the Zura, Plateu, and Alps are the three major climate zones of Switzerland suck u
How those England's location affect its climate?
Because of the Alps. And by the way its *does* not those.
Which physical feature in central Europe has the highland climate and relatively few people?
The Alps.
What is the climate on the french Alps?
Most of the time snowy but some times lush and green.
Where is the coolest climate in Australia found?
Australia's coolest climate is found in the Australian Alps, the high country of the Kosciuszko National Park. The state with the coolest climate overall is Tasmania, which has a cool temperate climate.
What is the climate for the platypus's ecosystem?
The climate for the platypus's ecosystem ranges from tropical, in far north Queensland, to sub-alpine areas of the Australian Alps and Tasmania.
