Climate Graph

Climate graphs


     A climate graph is the graphic representation of the temperatures and precipitations of a place over the course of a year. The temperatures are represented by a red line while precipitations are shown with vertical blue bars

     Talking about the precipitations of this climate graph, we observe that the total rainfall is scarce (477pmm) and its distribution is an irregular as there are 4 arid months (June, July, August and September). By looking at the temperatures we can predict that most of the precipitations are in form of rain.

     On the other hand, looking at the temperatures we conclude that the annual average is warm (16.92 TºC). Summers are hot since there are four months of more than 22ºC. While the coldest is December (9ºC), so winters are moderate.

     Based on the De Martonne index the climate is a semi-arid climate due to the aridity index is 17,72, which is between 10 and 20.

     Usig the data in the table, we can affirm that the place is situated in the center of the Peninsula, also that it is a Mediterranean inland high zone. We know it´s a Mediterranean climate because the total rainfall is scarce and it´s distribution is irregular. The temperatures confirm us that it is an inland high zone, because the temperature range is between 16 and 18ºC and because annual average temperature is warm, like in Extremadura and the Ebro basin. Also, we can say that like in the table the mediterranean climate is characterized by temperate and rainy winters and hot and dry summers.

     The vegetation that occurs in this climate is adapted to withstand extreme temperatures and prolonged droughts in summer. The most characteristic arboreal species of the interior areas of Spain are the holm oak, the pine, the cork oak The fauna is very variated and they are small animals, like birds, amphibians and reptiles, but there are also some medium-sized animals.