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Climate type
Subpolar oceanic climate
Cfc Köppen code CfcA cool maritime climate with mild winters relative to the latitude. Cities with this climate include Reykjavík, Lerwick, Punta Arenas.
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What this climate is like
A cool maritime climate with mild winters relative to the latitude.
Temperatures
Cool summers — typically 10–15°C (50–60°F) — and mild winters held up by the ocean. No big seasonal contrast.
Rainfall and seasons
Wet and cloudy year-round; precipitation often falls as rain even in winter at the coast. Snow at higher elevation.
Where in the world
Coastal Alaska, southern Iceland, parts of coastal Norway, and the southern tip of Chile.
A typical year, in two recognisable cities — coolest and warmest month averages:
What it means for you
Whether you're thinking of moving, gardening or travelling.
🏠 Living here
Cool, damp and grey for much of the year. Heating is constant; AC is unnecessary.
🌱 Gardening
Hardy greens, potatoes, brassicas and grasses; warm-season crops struggle without polytunnels.
✈️ Travel
Summer (June–August) is the practical window; even then weather is changeable and rain is frequent.
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Popular cities with this climate
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