sjöbrisen

Sjöbrisen, meaning "sea breeze" in Swedish, is a meteorological phenomenon commonly experienced along coastlines and near large bodies of water. It occurs due to differential heating between land and water surfaces. During the day, land heats up faster than the adjacent water. The warmer air above the land becomes less dense and rises, creating an area of low pressure. Cooler, denser air from the water then flows in to replace the rising air, resulting in a breeze blowing from the sea towards the land.

This sea breeze effect is most pronounced on clear, sunny days when the temperature contrast is greatest. It can significantly moderate coastal temperatures, making them cooler than inland areas during hot weather. The strength and reach of the sjöbrisen depend on factors such as the size of the water body, the surrounding topography, and the prevailing large-scale weather patterns. While generally a pleasant cooling effect, strong sea breezes can sometimes influence local weather conditions and affect activities like sailing. The opposite phenomenon, a land breeze, occurs at night when land cools faster than water, causing air to flow from land to sea.