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The geography of the United States is so varied that it offers a vast array of climates and microclimates. This provides the country with an enormous diversity of temperatures, wildlife, flora, and activities to enjoy at any time of the year.
What is the climate like in the United States?
**The United States** is a vast country, which means its geography encompasses numerous types of climates and microclimates. The immensity of its territory makes this country an incredible place to visit in any season.
From its wonderful coasts in the east, along the Atlantic, and the west, along the Pacific, to the mountains, lakes, deserts, and great metropolises, you can have a unique experience in the U.S.
In the land of the American dream, summers are very hot and winters are very cold. Unlike the southern hemisphere of the continent, in the U.S., spring begins on March 21, summer starts on June 21, autumn on September 21, and winter on December 21.
In total, there are 11 types of climates, including humid continental, dry, tropical, forest, tundra, and Mediterranean.
What is the predominant climate in the United States?
Despite the large number of climates and microclimates present in the United States, it can be said that the one that predominates throughout the territory is the continental climate.
This is a climate with temperate temperatures, although summers can be very hot and rainy, while winters are colder and drier. Some large cities with this climate include New York and Chicago.
The continental climate has **very distinct and marked seasons**, and it favors a type of vegetation that can adapt to all variations in temperature and humidity.
What are the seasons like in the United States?
La primavera marca el comienzo de la época más templada del año, en la que** florece la vegetación **más silvestre. Sin embargo, dado los crudos inviernos que se pueden vivir, el principio de esta estación sigue siendo muy fría, por lo que es recomendable viajar cerca de junio.
El verano es una temporada muy intensa, con un sol muy fuerte y temperaturas muy altas. También es la época en la que se esperan mayores** precipitaciones**. Las temperaturas máximas pueden llegar hasta los 35 grados celsius. La fecha más importante es el 4 de julio, el cual incluye celebraciones al aire libre.
The American **autumn** spans from September to November, and temperatures, mainly in temperate zones, drop to 15 degrees. It is the season of orange leaves, pumpkins, Halloween celebrations, and Thanksgiving.
Finally, in **winter**, temperatures drop abruptly. The states located further north usually have the lowest temperatures, so their climate includes plenty of snow and winter sports such as ice skating or ice hockey, or mountain sports like skiing.
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