🇬🇷 Athens vs 🇺🇸 Charleston

Mediterranean — very hot dry summers, mild wet winters

Athens has a classic Mediterranean climate but is notably hotter and drier than coastal Greek islands due to its inland location in the Attica basin surrounded by mountains. Summers are among the hottest in Europe; winters are mild and pleasant.

Charleston, West Virginia's capital, sits at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers in a dramatic mountain river valley. The Appalachian Mountains create cold air pooling, valley fog, and can amplify flooding. The chemical industry corridor along the Kanawha Valley has created industrial weather effects while the mountains provide scenic surroundings.