The tropic of... Cornwall: Coastal county classified as having subtropical climate putting it on par with parts of Vietnam and Mexico
反常:热带海岸城市康沃尔拥有亚热带气候,媲美越南墨西哥部分地区
Simon Trump for The Mail on Sunday
Grasshopper FarmerReply toBangalfoday
No one was talking about a tropical climate. Those are mostly found in the tropics either side of the equator. They referred to a sub-tropical climate, defined as somewhere where the average temperature remains above 10 C for seven months of the year or more and has little frost.lyndyReply toWestcountryman
Thats what I thought. They have conveniently missed the really bad winter around 8 years ago when we all got snowed in for amonth and the cold washed out Augusts of the past few years. However, it is warmer than most parts of the UK all year round, especially winter and I have no issue with people visiting us . Its beautiful countryside here and great beaches . Its a blessed county.Blondie.7775
Love Cornwall, but had to laugh at this. Went a month ago, worst weather on record and 5 degrees colder than at home!expat welshman
They have been growing those plants in Cornwall since long before I or my Dad were born. To present this as a global warming phenomenon is beyond ridiculous.Vectis
'On average, temperatures stay above 10C for over seven months of year' ...surely this criteria for being subtropical would cover most of southern England?Grasshopper FarmerReply toVectis
No. The average includes the day time high and the night time low. Technically anywhere from 40 north or south to the Arctic and Antarctic circles are classed as being in the temperate zone. But places don't always follow the latitude. Mexico City is in the tropics but has a subtropical climate because of the altitude. I live in the subtropics at 35 north but the climate is classed as temperate continental, a few hundred miles to my east is classed as subtropical, humid.Simon
It's all very well saying weakening pound, but you try booking a hotel in Cornwall for a week in August with the same facilities as those in Spain - and meaning a decent 4 star standard. The prices are extortionate more than flights, hotel, and food and this forces those who would love to stay in Cornwall to fly and get a cheaper holiday in Spain, Portugal etc..Cheshire girl
Going to Cornwall for the first time in September and taking our dog with us, my husband has always spoken highly of Cornwall so it'll be interesting to see. Good weather will be a bonus!DollyReply toCheshire girl
Enjoy! I took my dog with me when I went camping in Cornwall - lovely to see just how "dog friendly" everywhere is (apart from a few beaches that had summr restrictions) . Everywhere I went to eat had dog treats offered to Daisy and in one lovely place in Fowey the biscuits were served up on a little doggy plate! When I needed to pop into shops I was even allowed to take her in them (including a well known chain of chemists)! I certainly would not have been allowed to do at home! Many of the stunning gardens too allow dogs which is great. Have a great time - fingers crossed for good weather ! Cornwall is my dream destination when sun shines! ¿Pete Miller
Most people don't realize that most of Europe is on the same latitude as Canada. The UK and most of Europe would be colder than most of the inhabited parts of Canada if it were not for the Gulf Stream ocean current originating in America. Better hope that current never changes direction for good.Lyn EdmundsReply toPete Miller
As you are now exiting the EU may we introduce to you excellent whites from the Niagara region and full bodied robust reds from British Columbia, grown at 43 degrees north in Ontario and 49 degrees north in British Columbia. Latitude does have its advantages. Advertising? Maybe, but you are looking for trade aren't you?robts
This doesn't mean we have fantastic summers down here. It means we have milder winters, I've only counted a couple of light frosts in the last two winters. The sea keeps us warm, it also means it's usually pretty damp. But that's not to say on a nice day in summer this isn't the best place in the world.Noitall50
I've been to Cornwall and scilly for the last 2 Christmas's / new years. Bumble bees in January!!. Yes, it is very mild, but also very windy at times. I love the place.