Index of continentality

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006493",
  "term": "Index of continentality",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A numerical value that quantifies the degree to which a location's climate is influenced by its distance from large bodies of water. It reflects the difference between summer and winter temperatures, with higher values indicating a more continental climate characterized by larger seasonal temperature swings. This index is often calculated using the annual range of air temperature.",
  "synonyms": [
    "coefficient of continentality",
    "continentality index"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "continentality"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/index-of-continentality/"
}