The Mediterranean Climate - Secrets of World Climate #6

The world's most famous sea. And to many, the world's favourite climate. Hot dry summers and wet winters - the Mediterranean Climate blesses the ancient lands of Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Israel, but is also duplicated in far off lands, including the Pacific North-West of the USA, California, Chile, South Africa and Western and South Australia.

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🕐CHAPTERS🕖
👉0:00 Opening Montage
👉1:25 Introduction & Titles
👉2:41 What is the Mediterranean Climate?
👉3:39 Dry Summer Wet Winter Causes
👉5:34 Koppen Climate Classification
👉6:06 Mediterranean Basin
👉8:11 USA West Coast
👉9:11 Central Chile
👉9:32 Western Cape South Africa
👉9:48 Western & South Australia
👉10:16 Landscapes & Vegetation
👉11:24 Agriculture
👉12:10 Cultural Impact
👉12:52 Cities of the Mediterranean Climate
👉14:34 Outro

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The sixth episode in a series exploring all the major climate zones of the world, here we show this part of the world in its full beauty, and uncover the secrets of why it is that way and show you the legendary lands and cities that lie within its influence.

Covering every inhabited continent on Earth except Asia, this climate's home is of course the Mediterranean Sea itself, spanning Portugal and Morocco in the far west, and covering most of Spain, the Algerian and Tunisian coasts, the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and Malta, the Cote d'Azur of France, most of Italy (the Cinque Terre, the Amalfi coast, Tuscany and Campania), and then across the Adriatic Sea to the coasts of Croatia, Montenegro and Albania, and down into the mainland of Greece and the Greek islands. Continuing east, much of Turkey is blessed by this climate, and we finish at the far shore of this sea with Syria, Lebanon and Israel. Famous cities within this area include Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Casablanca, Nice, Monaco, Florence, Rome, Athens, Istanbul, Damascus, Beirut, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

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In North America, the entire west coast of the United States has this climate, from the cooler variant in Washington State and Oregon, down into California all the way to the Mexico border. Principal cities here that receive dry summers and wet winters are Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego.

Central Chile has this climate, including its capital Santiago and principal port Valparaiso, as does the extreme south-west of South Africa including the city of Cape Town.

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Lastly, the island continent of Australia has regions touched by this climate, these being the south west of Western Australia and the regional capital of Perth, and parts of South Australia including the state capital of Adelaide.

The Mediterranean climate is the birthplace of legendary civilisations including Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Carthage, and the Hebrew nation of Israel, as well as the spiritual home of the Catholic Church in Rome, and the old centre of Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul (Constantinople).

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This in-depth study of the Hot Desert Climate is essential preparation for the IAS Exam and UPSC Exams of the Indian Civil Service.

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[ChronicNewb]

A dry summer and wet winter is so normal to me that I didn't realize how rare it was.

[svankensen]

Chilean here. I studied environmental sciences so I know this intellectually, but I am frequently surprised by the summer rains when I visit the other countries, specially in southamerica, where there are so many different rain forests.

[juliusschultz]

I've lived near Seattle all my life and I thought summer=dry, little rain and winter=wet, lots of rain for most of the world. It's kind of odd to imagine lots of rain in the summer, I've always associated it with dryness.

[InciniumVGC]

I grew up in LA and I remember visiting NY once and being shocked that there was rain and thunderstorms in the middle of summer. I definitely like this type of climate, though I prefer the cooler PNW variant.

[blitzkrieg]

I'm from Czech Republic (continental climate) and I go on vaccation to Croatia every other year. The difference between mediterranean and continental is big and I really appreciate the dry summer air because I can't stand humidity, and continental summer can get pretty humid sometimes even though we have milder temperatures.

[mhe]

I have lived in the Central Coast of California almost all of my life. What many Americans who have not lived within 10 miles fail to understand is the closer one lives the less overall temperature range there is between Winter and Summer, yet there is at least a huge range of temperature between early morning and late afternoon especially during the Winter. It's important to have a light jacket if you are gone all day. Also you travel 15 miles east or west and it will be much hotter or cooler especially in the Summer when a deep marine layer develops on the South coast and Central coast of the golden state.

[aflam]

I live in a rainy summer, 100% humidity, and dry winter, and I think that our climate is different from the rest of the world. I thought it was normal, dry summers and rainy winters, but today I discovered that our climate is the dominant one in the world. Thank you.

[jackscinema]

The Mediterranean climate is the only one where for a majority of days I can go outside and say “Wow!! The weather is great today!!”

[tasnime_]

I'm Tunisian I've gone to lots of countries and I can say that none has the same mood of the old sun in every Mediterranean country 💚💛🌾🦑🍕🌻🌵🌴☘🌼🐝🥗🍯🐛🐞🦚🌽🌶

[giavk]

I live in a Mediterranean climate in Crete Island, Greece.
Winters are wet or very wet with some bitterly cold days followed by warm days.
Springs and autumns are very pleasant and excellent for outdoor activities.
The only negative is the completely rainless summer season which can last up to 6 months and turns everything brown.
We only get rain in the winter while the northern parts of Greece can have some severe thunderstorms every now and then in the summer!

[massinissaziriamazigh]

Olive oil is the symbol of the Mediterranean, I am from the Berbers of North Africa (algeria), and we use olive oil in everything, we use it even in the treatment of some diseases

[bryannuxoll]

I am from Sacramento, California and I started watching your climate videos. I was shocked to find out that it is normal in other climate zones for it to rain in the summer. Every time I traveled to the East Coast of the United States during the summer, it happened to never rain so I had no idea that it was different. No wonder people want to live here so badly!

[normiew]

Nothing beats a chill Mediterranean summer night with a light breeze by the sea :)

[simjom]

I think Mediterranean climates are the best climate type. Not too hot or cold and the rainy season is concentrated in the winter, making the summers drier and more comfortable, while also reducing pests and disease.

[stalin]

I call my self Mediterranean. Born and Raised . we the people of that area share so many things together:Culture, Cuisine, history, looks, vegetation, topography..etc. now i live in a subtropical climate . Whenever i get the chance to visit a mediterranean climate area, i truly feel alive . the aroma of plants, the breeze under a shade of pine tree …you just cant beat that climate ever. Oh how much i miss that ancient sea ….

[JoaoPMFerreira]

Having lived in Portugal my whole life I always assumed there was more rain in winter everywhere. xD Thanks for the awesome video

[kathmandumogadishu]

Just discovered your videos now and I have to admit they’re amazing! I’ve suscribed and hope to see more content :D

Btw on 6:13 you said that the meditteranean climate is on every inhabitated continent except Asia which lacks neccessary west coast, even though Turkey and the Levant region are part of Asia’s west coast I guess?

Also there are patches of of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan that exhibit mediterranean climate patterns without being close to any coast. It seems like such an anomaly, it would be cool if you covered such specific places in future if you decide to make videos of certain geographical areas or detailed videos on climates.

Keep up the good work!

[NostalgicMemries]

Never knew San Francisco was in Mediterranean Climate zone, learned new thing :) always associated this climate zone with Mediterranean sea. My biggest motivation to visit this zone is Italy and Greece and its ancient civilizations sites and archaeology.

[MuchPurple]

This subject is fascinating to me! As a native Californian who now lives just north of Seattle, I never imagined there was anything unusual about lack of rain in the summer. At the same time, Seattle's climate never seemed Mediterranean when I lived there. Thanks for this informative video.

[Kakiharaichii]

I lived in Mediterranean climate zone growing up with dry hot summers and mild rainy winters with almost more than 300 days of open sunshine. There is something special about this climate, the red bright colours of the soil and pleasant temperature. I live in Canada now and I am counting the days to leave, I can't believe how people live here their whole life. I like that morning sun hitting my face and outdoor lifestyle. Cold climate also reflects people's personality and overall social lifestyle. No wonder all the Mediterranean countries are super vibrant and sociable.