Rainfall frequency was below contemporary (1812–1837) averages from 1812–1820 and 1836–1837 but was above average from 1821–1835. Moist (dry) periods occurred almost simultaneously with warm (cool) periods. The months of October, November, and April show the greatest (negative) deviations ...
Rainfall The famous anticyclone (high pressure area) that brings fine weather to Western Europe and the Mediterranean (i.e. the Azores High) got its name from the Azores, interestingly enough however, the weather on these islands is not always sunny. In fact, in autumn and winter, the rains...