Birmingham's weather is typically English, if slightly more temperate than the coast. Rainfall occurs all year round but is heavier in winter. Average temperatures in summer (June to August) range from 52°F (11°C) to 70°F (21°C) and in winter (December to February) from around 34°F (1°C) to 44°F (7°C). Due to its inland location snow does occur in the city centre during winter but has become less frequent over the past few years. Tornadoes occur intermittently.
