The climate of A Coruña is temperate maritime and heavily moderated by the Atlantic Ocean. In short, the climate more closely resembles the oceanic climate that is common in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Autumn and winter are often unsettled and unpredictable with strong winds and abundant rainfall, coming from Atlantic depressions and it is often overcast. The ocean keeps temperatures mild, and frost and snow are rare. In summer, it is quite dry and sunny with only occasional rainfall; temperatures are warm but rarely uncomfortably hot due to the sea's cooling influence during the day. Spring is usually cool and fairly calm
