Climate of Hungary
overview of the climate of Hungary
The climate of Hungary is determined by its position. Hungary is in the eastern part of Central Europe, roughly equidistant from the Equator and the North Pole, more than 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) from both and about 1,000 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean.
Its climate is the result of environmental changes during the Holocene Era and the interaction of two major climate systems: the continental climate and the oceanic climate. The influence of both of these systems is felt across the country at different times, and the weather changes frequently. Hungary has a temperate seasonal climate.
In 2007, Hungary was ranked sixth in an environmental protection index by Globalwatch and Climate Action Network.
Influencing factors
The climate of Hungary is influenced by its distance from the Atlantic and the prevailing westerly winds. The continental character of the Hungarian climate much less extreme than in Eastern Europe. The depressions of the temperate zone follow the path of the westerly winds and bring heavy rains to the country.
The country's situation within the geographical region of the Carpathian Basin is also important.
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