Nice review of climatic zones with the old data; climate change has begun to alter those old averages. 95 degrees would have been a relief from two weeks of 100 degrees plus weather in Coimbra and many places in the summer of 2023. That inferno was followed by a cooler than usual summer in ‘24. Next year ?
Nice review of climatic zones with the old data; climate change has begun to alter those old averages. 95 degrees would have been a relief from two weeks of 100 degrees plus weather in Coimbra and many places in the summer of 2023. That inferno was followed by a cooler than usual summer in ‘24. Next year ?
But touting climate zones as significant determinant for those already with health issues invites frustration , if not calamity. Portugals health system is on Life-support in many areas. There are “medical deserts” in Portugal and if your health condition may require a rapid response, 20 minutes is life or death, so choose wisely. Between 70-80% of the population is close to the coast, but distribution of medical care is even more concentrated. Weather is unpredictable; how long it takes to get to an ER can be calculated, albeit only as a best-case scenario.
Thank you for your comment, Dante. The article was intended to be a high level overview of the weather in Portugal, and I indicated that in the post. I also mentioned in the post that climate change can affect the average temperature and weather conditions. The article did not focus on medical assistance and the overall health care system in Portugal including the 'medical deserts' you mentioned. Many countries have that problem. That topic will be covered in a future article. - CW
Nice review of climatic zones with the old data; climate change has begun to alter those old averages. 95 degrees would have been a relief from two weeks of 100 degrees plus weather in Coimbra and many places in the summer of 2023. That inferno was followed by a cooler than usual summer in ‘24. Next year ?
But touting climate zones as significant determinant for those already with health issues invites frustration , if not calamity. Portugals health system is on Life-support in many areas. There are “medical deserts” in Portugal and if your health condition may require a rapid response, 20 minutes is life or death, so choose wisely. Between 70-80% of the population is close to the coast, but distribution of medical care is even more concentrated. Weather is unpredictable; how long it takes to get to an ER can be calculated, albeit only as a best-case scenario.
Thank you for your comment, Dante. The article was intended to be a high level overview of the weather in Portugal, and I indicated that in the post. I also mentioned in the post that climate change can affect the average temperature and weather conditions. The article did not focus on medical assistance and the overall health care system in Portugal including the 'medical deserts' you mentioned. Many countries have that problem. That topic will be covered in a future article. - CW