Hello to our Cuban and Quebecois friends!
Have you ever thought about the incredible difference between the temperatures in your two parts of the world? Here is a fascinating comparison between the island of Cuba and the province of Quebec:
Temperatures in Cuba:
Annual average: About 25°C (77°F)
Extreme hot: Temperatures can reach 35°C (95°F) in summer, with humidity often high.
Extreme cold: Rarely below 15°C (59°F), even in winter. The coldest record is 6°C (43°F) in Havana!
Seasons: A dry season from November to April and a wet season from May to October, but without a real winter.
Temperatures in Quebec:
Annual average: Varies greatly, but about 5°C (41°F) in the south like in Montreal.
Extreme Hot: Summers can see heat waves with temperatures exceeding 30°C (86°F), sometimes reaching 35°C (95°F) with a high humidex.
Extreme Cold: Winter brings freezing temperatures, often below -20°C (-4°F), with records of -37°C (-35°F) in Montreal!
Seasons: Four distinct seasons, with long, harsh winters and short, warm summers.
Interesting Comparisons:
Temperature Drop: In Quebec, you can go from +30°C in summer to -30°C in winter, a difference of 60°C! In Cuba, the annual variation is much more modest, around 20°C.
Winter: While Quebecers bundle up to face the sometimes extreme cold, in Cuba, they wear t-shirts during the month of December.
Winter Sports: Quebec is a paradise for winter sports like skiing and ice skating, while in Cuba, baseball is enjoyed under the sun all year long.
Climate Statistics:
Freezing Days: Montreal can have over 100 freezing days per year compared to zero in Cuba.
Precipitation: Cuba receives about 1300 mm of rain per year, a little more than Quebec with about 1000 mm, but it is distributed differently throughout the year.
In conclusion, if you are a fan of climate variations, Quebec will offer you a spectacle of changing seasons, while Cuba will rock you in an eternal tropical summer. Whatever your choice, each of these places offers unique and wonderful weather experiences!
Feel free to share your experiences with extreme temperatures in the comments!