Temperate climate

**Climate Zones:**

– The north temperate zone extends from the Tropic of Cancer to the Arctic Circle.
– The south temperate zone extends from the Tropic of Capricorn to the Antarctic Circle.
– The temperate zone may be divided into smaller climate zones based on temperatures and rainfall.
– Climate zones can include subtropical and cool temperate zones.

**Subtropical Climates:**

– Humid subtropical climates have hot, humid summers and mild winters.
– Warm ocean currents are common in areas with humid subtropical climates.
– Monsoon subtropical climates have distinct wet and dry seasons.
– Mediterranean climates have dry summers and wet winters.
– Subtropical highland climates feature mild temperatures year-round.

**Middle Latitude Zone:**

– Occurs between 35° and 66.5° north and south of the equator.
– Equal influence from polar and tropical zones.
– Two main types: oceanic and humid continental climates.
– Oceanic climates have mild summers and cool winters.
– Humid continental climates have severe seasonal temperature changes.

**Oceanic Climates:**

– Created by on-shore flow from cool high latitude oceans.
– Mild summers and cool winters with even precipitation.
– Cloudy and cool climates with milder winters than continental climates.
– Found in regions like northwestern Europe and southeastern Australia.
– Relative humidity and precipitation are evenly distributed throughout the year.

**Subpolar Zone:**

– On the poleward edge of the temperate zone.
– Have four distinct seasons with a stronger polar influence.
– Experience temperate climates with marked seasons.
– Influenced by polar zones but not as extreme as tundra or ice cap climates.
– Found in coastal Iceland, Faroe Islands, Scotland, Norway, Alaska, Argentina, Chile, Tasmania, Australian Alps, New Zealand.