Examine the map above and answer each of the following questions - Leaving Cert Geography - Question 4 - 2014

To calculate the mean daily temperature range in Co. Kerry, we need to identify the highest and lowest temperatures in the region from the map. Assuming the highest temperature is 7°C and the lowest is 5°C, the approximate mean daily temperature range is:

$ext{Temperature Range} = ext{Highest Temperature} - ext{Lowest Temperature} = 7°C - 5°C = 2°C$

The lines on a weather map that join places of equal temperature are called Isotherms.

Temperatures in the west of Ireland are typically higher than in the midlands during January due to the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean tends to warm the air in coastal areas, leading to milder winter temperatures. Additionally, the prevailing westerly winds transport these warmer maritime air masses inland, contributing to the overall temperature difference.