Mediterranean climate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Mediterranean climate
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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With its Mediterranean climate and long beaches, Crimea is also a popular holiday destination for Russians in the summer.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Protea are drought-tolerant and do well in California’s Mediterranean climate, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
Much of Italy enjoys a Mediterranean climate marked by hot summers and mild winters, which provide ideal conditions for sub-tropical fruit.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2025
With its Mediterranean climate, California receives most of its annual precipitation in just a few months, with the bulk of it falling from December to February.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
North Africa enjoys a Mediterranean climate, characterized by rainfall concentrated in the winter months.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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