Earth Science 7-Minsk, Belarus
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Minsk Belarus
Latitude/Longitude:53° 52' North, 27° 30' East [1]
Elevation:Average Height: 160 meters above sea level [2]
Climate
Temperature
Yearly average maximum is about 23(°C) degrees Centigrade. Yearly average minimum is 11 (°C) degree Centigrade.
| Jan. | Feb | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave. High (C˚) | neg. 4 | neg. 3 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 2 | neg. 2 |
| Ave. Low (C˚) | neg. 11 | neg. 10 | neg. 6 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 3 | neg. 2 | neg. 7 |
Precipitation
The yearly average is about 606(mm) millimeters, with the most coming in July.
| Jan. | Feb | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 30 | 26 | 42 | 59 | 72 | 83 | 81 | 62 | 47 | 40 | 30 |
Geology
Plate Boundaries
Minsk is located on the Eurasian plate. It is 1,525 km (950 mi.) from the boundary. [5]
Rock
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