Central European climate

The Central European climate is a transitional type, influenced by both maritime and continental air masses. It is situated between the maritime climate of western Europe and the more continental climate of eastern Europe, north of the Mediterranean climate. This region experiences colder winters with significant snowfall and warmer summers, particularly in lowland areas. Precipitation is generally adequate to abundant, with a peak in the summer months. The temperature range between winter and summer increases as one moves eastward. While some mountainous areas can receive over 80 inches of precipitation annually, regions like the Danubian area receive less, around 24 inches per year. The Czech Republic, for example, has a mixed climate with continental influences causing temperature and precipitation fluctuations, while oceanic influences decrease from west to east.12