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Climate type
Mediterranean-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate
Dsa Köppen code DsaCold winters and hot, dry summers — a continental climate with a Mediterranean-style summer drought. Cities with this climate include Almaty, Ürümqi, Kryvyy Rih.
Example cities with this climate
What this climate is like
Cold winters and hot, dry summers — a continental climate with a Mediterranean-style summer drought.
Temperatures
Hot, dry summers and cold winters with snow — a continental climate with a Mediterranean rainfall pattern.
Rainfall and seasons
Most rain in autumn, winter and spring; summer is dry. Winter snow at elevation.
Where in the world
Inland Iberia at elevation, parts of Anatolia and the Caucasus, and inland Central Asia.
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
A four-season climate with a hot, dry summer — heating-heavy in winter, irrigation-heavy in summer.
🌱 Gardening
Wine grapes, stone fruit, hardy nuts — summer drought needs irrigation; winters are hard.
✈️ Travel
Spring and autumn are the prime windows; summer is hot but dry; winter cold.
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Popular cities with this climate
All 13 cities, across 8 countries — open a country to see its list.