Humid_temperate_climate

Humid temperate climate

Humid temperate climate

Climate sub-type

The humid temperate climate is a temperate climate sub-type mainly located at mid latitudes. It is characterized by humidity and rain throughout the year from oceanic influence. Although the term humid temperate climate is not used in the Köppen climate classification, this climate type may fall under the Cf classification, which indicates a temperate climate without a dry season.[1]

Distribution of the humid temperate climates around the world.

Sub-types

The humid temperate climate has several subtypes, classified by temperature.

Humid subtropical climate (Cfa)

Main article: Humid subtropical climate

The humid subtropical climate, like other subtropical climates, is characterized by a hot summer. It is also called the chinese climate or pampeano climate because it is found in the southeast of China and Argentina.[2][failed verification]

Oceanic climate (Cfb)

Main article: Oceanic climate

The oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate, is characterized by warm summers and moderate winters. It is found on continental western coasts. The typical vegetation in oceanic climates is humid temperate forest.[original research?][citation needed]

Subtropical highland climate (Cfb, Cwb, Cwc)

Catarata Gocta (Peru) with subtropical highland climate (Cfb).

The subtropical highland climate is the low-latitude variation of the oceanic climate. This relatively consistent temperature and rainfall is caused by the location of this climate at up to 2500 m altitude. It is mainly found in the highlands of Andes, Central America and New Guinea.

Subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc)

Main article: Subpolar oceanic climate

The subpolar oceanic climate is located in high latitudes, at the border between the oceanic climate and polar climate. This climate has cold summers and the vegetation of subpolar forests.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    M. C. Peel et al. 2007, Updated world map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 11, 1633-1644, 2007 https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007
  2. [2]
    Mario E. Farber, Arq. Irene N. Raizboim 1996-2019, Tipos de clima de Argentina El Sur del Sur
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