Geography
Why Continental Interiors Experience Greater Temperature Extremes Than Coasts
Quick fact
The interior of Siberia has a temperature range of over 100°C (from about -70°C in winter to over 30°C in summer), while a typical coastal city like San Francisco sees a range of only about 15°C.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever noticed how a beach feels cooler in summer and warmer in winter than an inland city? Why are the hottest and coldest places on Earth all found in the middle of continents?