Europe is generally characterized by a temperate climate. Most of Western Europe has an oceanic climate, in the Köppen climate classification, featuring cool to warm summers and cool winters with freq
An image of the Gulf Stream's path and its related branches
Subtropical Storm Alpha (left) and Cyclone Ianos (right) both affecting Europe in September 2020
A semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not as low as a deser