Kitchener has the humid continental climate with hot summers with plentiful of rain and cold dry winters.The main factors that contribute to this type of climate is its location. The city is far away from any large bodies of water and due to its population, the pollution caused by vehicles can increase the temperature of air in the summer. There are no severe climate conditions currently. Climate change can affect a city in many ways such as infrastructure, health, transportation as well as energy. Urban areas absorb more heat than suburbs and rural areas and this could result in possible heat waves. High temperature can affect the health of people and the energy consumption level of the city.
The temperature range of the city is 26.5 degrees Celsisus and the length of growing season is 139 from May 11 to September 29.
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