Tunis

Cassie Lancaster

In order to learn about Tunis, Tunisia's climate, we must explore the four common factors that influence rainfall and temperature: latitude, elevation, landforms, and ocean currents/wind patterns.

Ocean currents do not affect it because although it is located near the Mediterranean Sea, it is not located near any oceans. However, Tunis is impacted by the Westerlies wind patterns. These prevailing winds blow from the southwest toward the northeast. In the case of Tunis, they bring warmth from the Sahara.

Landforms do not significantly affect its climate. There are not mountains or oceans around. The only landform is the Mediterranean Sea. This does cause the climate to be somewhat moderate because water absorbs the hot and cold temperatures.

Elevation does not affect the climate at all because Tunis has an elevation that is only 9 feet above sea level.

Latitude does significantly affect the climate. Tunis is located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle, which means it is in the middle latitudes. These altitudes receive changing sunlight over the course of the year. In the summer, direct rays provide intense heat, while wintertime brings lessened sunlight and cold temperatures.

Out of the four factors it is plain to see that latitude, landforms, and wind patterns influence the climate of Tunis.