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hi,

Been looking at the FAQ, particularly the glossary. I've not been
able
to find the following definitions:

very mild
mild
severe

What I'm looking for really is how various areas of the UK are
quantified in terms are climate. We know that for instance Cornwall
has a very mild maritime climate. But is East Anglia also maritime?
I'd say it was more continental than Cornwall. But what is the
definition? What is "very mild" ?

.... been trying to find the definitions on the Met Office web site,
but can't off hand. Will have another go tomorrow if no-one else
pitches in.

In the meantime, this might prove useful.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/educatio...ukclimate.html

I think, though, that you are asking questions that might be better
addressed by getting hold of a good text book on British/Irish
weather; there are many, but one I would go for straight off is
"Regional Climates of the British Isles", ed. Wheeler & Mayes,
published by Routledge. If it's not in print, Amazon (or similar) are
bound to have a copy available. Well worth the outlay.

Martin.


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Martin Rowley
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