Why is Europe warmer than Canada despite being at the same latitude?

It is because most of Europe has the advantage of the warm ocean current coming north from the tropics. There is then little interaction with colder air masses and colder ocean currents, so the overall weather in Europe is in general warmer that that seen in Alaska and Northern Canada.

Why is Sweden warmer than Canada?

On average, most likely Sweden. Canada has a large portion of its population living much farther south than any swedes in Sweden. Canada reaches as far north as Sweden does, but stretches a lot further south. So the mean would most likely be warmer in Canada.

Which Scandinavian country has the warmest climate?

Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden has on average the warmest summer of the Nordic capitals, with an average maximum temperature of 23 °C (73 °F) in July; Copenhagen, Oslo and Helsinki have an average July maximum temperature of 22 °C (72 °F).

Which Scandinavian country is hottest?

Lapland has recorded its hottest temperature for more than a century after hitting 33.6C (92.5F) during a heatwave which has been gripping Finland. The figure at the Nordic country’s Utsjoki-Kevo weather station near the border with Norway was recorded by the Finnish Meteorological Institute on Monday.

Why is western Europe warmer than Eastern Europe?

The climate of Western Europe is milder in comparison to other areas of the same latitude around the globe due to the influence of the Gulf Stream. The Gulf Stream is nicknamed “Europe’s central heating”, because it makes Europe’s climate warmer and wetter than it would otherwise be.

Why is Russia so cold in winter?

The most well known feature of the Russian climate is its very cold winter, brought about by the country’s high latitudes (40-75°N), vast land mass and lack of any topographic obstructions to protect it from arctic winds sweeping across its long, north-facing and often frozen coastline.

Why is Scotland so much warmer than the rest of Europe?

Scotland for example is warmer than Labrador (both at parallel latitudes) the Gulf Stream brings warm and tropical water from the Caribbean and the equator to Europe and makes it much more mild than North America and North Asia even though they are at similar latitudes. The West Coast of North America at similar latitudes to Europe is milder.

Why is it warmer in Europe than in North America?

Because of the Gulf Stream and prevailing winds. Scotland for example is warmer than Labrador (both at parallel latitudes) the Gulf Stream brings warm and tropical water from the Caribbean and the equator to Europe and makes it much more mild than North America and North Asia even though they are at similar latitudes.

Why does Norway have a milder climate than Sweden?

Heat generated by the Gulf Stream and its extension into the Norwegian Sea is the most important reason why Norway experiences a milder climate than Sweden. Without the Gulf Stream and the westerly wind belt, Norway would most likely be an average of ten degrees celsius colder than it is, with some experts saying even more.

Why isn’t Russia at the same altitude as the USA?

That is about level with the southern parts of Alaska, which benefits from a warmer ocean current too and was settled with the considerable technological resources of the USA because of gold, and later, oil. Likewise there’s not all that much in Russia at that altitude.