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Orlando, Florida and Dublin, Ireland

By: Laura Anderson

Climate Zone

Dublin, Ireland

Prevaling Winds and Latitude

Elevation and Geography

Dublin, Ireland is in the Westerlies.

The latitude of Dublin is 533.478° N

Dublin's elevation above sea level is four meters, or thirteen feet.

The geography of Dublin is mostly level to rolling interior plain, surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains with sea cliffs on the west coast.

Orlando gets about 51 inches of rainfall every year. It does not get very much snow, the average per year is zero inches. On average, Orlando gets 113 rainy days and 233 sunny days. The climate in Orlando is mostly sunny, warm weather.

Orlando Fun Facts

  • In 2010, over 54 million people visited Orlando for vacation or business, making it one of the largest tourist destinations on Earth.
  • The official nickname for the city of Orlando is "The City Beautiful." Some people also call it "O Town".
  • Orlando is home to more than 100 lakes.
  • The Greater Orlando area is home to 71 skyscrapers, the tallest of which is the SunTrust Center in downtown Orlando. It stands at 441 feet (134 meters)

Biome

SunTrust Center

Orlando is in both the terrestrial and aquatic biomes.

Some common Orlando plants are Amaranth, Milkweed, and Tickseed.

Common animals are the alligator, snakes, and bats.

Milkweed

Amaranth

Climate Zone

Dublin, Ireland's climate is mild winters and cool summers. It is consistently humid with overcast about half the time.

Dublin's warm season lasts from June 14 to September 12 with an average daily high temperature above 62°F. The hottest day of the year is July 24, with an average high of 66°F and low of 54°F. The cold season lasts from November 15 to March 23 with an average daily high temperature below 50°F. The coldest day of the year is February 23, with an average low of 37°F and high of 47°F.

Biome

Dublin Fun Facts

Dublin, Ireland lies in the temperate deciduous forest biome.

Some of the common plants in Dublin include Violets, May Apple, Spring Beauty, Cut-leaved, Toothwort, and Jack in the Pulpit. Common English animals do not exist in Ireland even though most species arrived overland from northern Europe. Ireland abounds in birdlife and waterfowl.

Violets

O'Connell Bridge

  • The city of Dublin covers a land area of 44.5 square miles.
  • Dublin's O'Connell Bridge is thought to be the only bridge in the European continent that has the same width as its length.
  • The name for Dublin in the Irish language is both Dubh Linn and Baile Átha Cliath. While walking around Dublin you’re more likely to see the latter on road signs. The literal meaning of Átha Cliath is "Ford of the Reed Hurdles."

Jack in the Pulpit

Orlando, Florida

Prevaling Winds and Latitude

Elevation and Geography

Orlando, Florida is located in the Trade Winds.

The city's latitude coordinates are 28.4158° N

Orlando is 345 feet, or 105 meters above sea level.

It is mostly wetlands, with many lakes and swamps. There are estimated to be 7,800 lakes greater than an acre in surface area in Florida.

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