Val Varaita (Piemonte)
- This climate is typical of the mountainous regions of the Alps.
- Winters are long, cold, and harsh, with abundant snowfall.
- Summers are cool and brief.
- Precipitation is plentiful, mainly as snow during winter but also as rain during spring and autumn.
APENNINE CLIMATE
Monte Cimone, Appennino Tosco Emiliano
- Found in the mountainous areas of the Apennines.
- Winters are cold, with frequent snowfall, but generally less intense than in the Alps.
- Summers are warmer compared to the alpine regions but still cooler than the surrounding plains.
- Precipitation is more evenly distributed throughout the year, with peaks in spring and autumn.
PO VALLEY CLIMATE
winter in the Po valley
- The Po Valley is a vast plain located in northern Italy, characterized by a humid continental climate.
- Winters are cold and foggy, with temperatures dropping below zero.
- Snowfall is possible but less frequent than in mountainous regions.
- Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching over 30°C.
- Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with peaks in the spring and autumn seasons.
TYRRHENIAN AREA
The colors of the sky in Punta Ala, Follonica (photo by Francesco Babboni)
- The Tyrrhenian coast is a coastal region facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, characterized by a Mediterranean climate.
- Winters are mild and humid, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing.
- Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching over 30°C.
- Precipitation is concentrated mainly in the autumn and spring months, with relatively dry summers.
ADRIATIC AREA
the lagoon meets the sea - photo by Massimo Pistore
- The Adriatic coast is a coastal region facing the Adriatic Sea, characterized by a Mediterranean climate with continental influences.
- Winters are generally colder than the Tyrrhenian coast, with temperatures occasionally dropping below freezing and occasional snowfall.
- Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching over 30°C.
- Precipitation is more evenly distributed throughout the year compared to the Tyrrhenian coast, with peaks during spring and autumn.
SOUTH-EAST AND ISLANDS CLIMATE
La Pelosa, Stintino (SS)
- The southeastern region and the islands of Italy, such as Sicily and Sardinia, are characterized by a typically Mediterranean climate,
but with some variations due to their geographical location.
- Winters are mild, and summers are hot and dry.
- Precipitation is concentrated mainly in the autumn and spring months, with relatively dry summers.
- However, due to their geographical location, the islands may experience strong winds and sudden thunderstorms.
THE ITALIAN CLIMATE
- Italy has a varied climate due to its geographical location and the shape of its peninsula.
- Generally, we can divide the Italian climate into three main types: mediterranean, continental, and alpine.
Mediterranean Climate
- This climate is typical of the coastal regions of Southern Italy and the islands.
- Characterized by mild winters and hot, dry summers.
- Rainfall is concentrated mainly in the autumn and spring months.
Continental Climate
- Found mainly in Northern Italy and some areas of Central Italy.
- Winters are cold and harsh, with frequent snowfall, while summers are warm.
- Precipitation is distributed more evenly throughout the year.
Alpine Climate
- This climate is present in the mountainous regions, especially in the Alps.
- Winters are long and severe, with abundant snowfall, while summers are cool.
- Precipitation is high, mainly in the form of snow during winter.