Examine the climate diagram of London below. The names of the months are displayed by their initial letters (J = January, F = Ferbuary, etc.). The red graph displays the average monthly temperature, whereas the blue bars display the total monthly precipitation or rainfall. The temperature scale of the diagram is located on the left-hand side, whereas the precipitation scale is located on the right-hand side. 

In London, the average monthly temperature is never below zero. The city receives a lot of rainfall throughout the year. This is the result of the city's temperate and rainy maritime climate. 


The climate diagram of London, the United Kingdom.

The Russian capital of Moscow is located on almost the same latitude as London. However, the climates of the two cities are completely different. London's summer is much colder than Moscow's. However, Moscow's winter is much colder than London's. In other words, Moscow's climate type is continental climate.

London's maritime climate is created by the closeness of the sea. The warm ocean currents and winds blowing from the sea help to create a temperate climate with plenty of rainfall. On the other hand, Moscow's continental climate is created by the city's inland location. In areas between these climate zones, the climate has characteristics of both maritime and continental climates. This climate type is called intermediate climate. 

The climate diagram of Moscow, Russia.

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Average temperatures of different cities in February. The warming effect of the sea and its currents are shown in the average temperatures of Vancouver and Glasgow.