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Q: Why does Portugal have a dry climate?
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What is the specific name of Portugal's climate?

Mainland Portugal's climate is Mediterranean. The Mediterranean climate is named for the climate that typifies countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea. It also is known as the area of the Old World where olive trees grow because olive trees flourish in this climate. Portugal's dry summers and rainy winters are typical of the Mediterranean climate.


What describes the climate of Spain and Portugal?

Both Spain and Portugal along with most of southern Europe have the mediterranean climate with cool wet winters and humid summers on the coast with hot and dry ones inland.


What is the climate in Portugal?

The climate in Portugal is very hot... :) :(


Does Portugal border the mediterrean?

No. But the Mediterranean does have an influence in Portugal's climate.


What is the climate like in the iberian peninsula?

The climate is like the climate of Spain and Portugal.


What is dry climate?

The climate which has very less density of moisture in air is dry climate.


What is healthier - living in a dry or humid climate?

Dry climate is healthier


What is the state soil in Portugal?

The soil in Portugal is mostly rocky, sandy, arid and acidic. It is better suited to crops like olives, forests, and cork. In addition, the climate is dry so it is difficult to grow crops without irrigation.


What is the climate of a dry climate zone?

hot


What is the southwest's climate?

The Southwestern US has a very hot and dry climate, which is a desert climate.


What is the distinguishing factor of a dry climate?

It is dry.


Chemical weathering would be most effective in a warm dry climate or in a cold dry climate or a warm humid climate?

Humid