Typical mild coastal climate with minimum temperatures just below 0 degree celcius even in winter due to warm currents. Because it is to the South of the mainland, the island has a high mountain area that rises up into the atmosphere significantly, and the wind currents and jet stream move from the mainland to the island, it is in a perfect position to capture frequent moisture. The island is on the border of moderate and subtropical zones. The beach season runs from July to September. The climate features a hot summer, the usual air temperature being 26 degrees celcius (highest 33 degrees celcius), highest water temperature of upper layers is 28 degrees celcius. It has a warm and dry autumn when the air is becoming cooler and water temperature remains as in summer (24 degrees celcius) until October. Short and mild winter with snowfalls in the northern part of the island and in highland, while in the southern part farmers harvest tangerines. And finally a warm spring when everything blooms. During all seasons except summer, the island is known for being very windy. It's location in a zone ripe for frequent atmospheric pressure changes ensures almost constant moderate to high winds.
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