CLIMATE
The Appalachian/Atlantic region boasts one of the most rugged climates in Canada. Due to its cyclonic depressions, this area has one of the most changeable climates and temperatures throughout the year. As can be seen in the climographs below, temperatures can vary from lows of -15 degrees Celsius to highs of 25 degrees Celsius in some regions. The proximity to the coast also contributes to the changing climate, providing mild winters (-4 degrees Celsius) and cooler summers (18 degrees Celsius) near the coastal regions, with harsher winters and warmer summer temperatures inland. During winter, snowfall is relatively heavy, especially in Newfoundland. The Appalachian region is also known for its heavy cloud and fog layers due to the temperature contrasts between the warm Gulf Stream currents and the cooler Labrador currents. Due to this phenomenon, sunshine is a rare commodity in the Appalachian regions, with an average of only two to three hours of sunlight during the winter months and seven to eight hours of sunlight during the summer. Precipitation is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, as can be seen by the climographs below. Inland, rainfall is around 1,000 millimeters, while near the coast, it is approximately 1,400 millimeters.