Editing Westerwald (section)

=== Climate ===
The climate of the region vastly qualifies as [[oceanic climate|oceanic]] (Köppen climate classification: ''Cfb''), while higher altitudes experience a [[humid continental climate]] (Köppen climate classification: ''Dfb''). 

In the lowlands of the ''Unterwesterwald'' (Lower Westerwald), summers tend to be warm to hot. Erratic [[thunderstorm|convective downpours]] are not uncommon, yet mostly brief. Winters are mild and see a lot of precipitation, which mostly falls as rain. Snowfall occurs multiple times a year, but usually melts within hours. Thermophilic fruits like [[figs]] and [[peaches]] are [[hardiness zones|hardy]] in this area. 

The mountainous areas of the ''Oberwesterwald'' (Upper Westerwald) and ''Hoher Westerwald'' (High Westerwald) feature a much colder climate and are more prone to extreme weather, such as extreme wind gusts during [[european windstorms|extratropical cyclones]]. Summer days are pleasantly warm and rarely become hot due to a cool breeze, while winters are cold and rich in snow. The area is home to a number of [[ski areas]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.skiresort.de/skigebiete/westerwald/ | title=Skigebiete Westerwald - Skifahren im Westerwald }}</ref>