The humid temperate climate is a

temperate climate In geography, the temperate climates of Earth occur in the middle latitudes (approximately 23.5° to 66.5° N/S of the Equator), which span between the tropics and the polar regions of Earth. These zones generally have wider temperature ra ...

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 The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...

, this climate type may fall under the ''Cf'' classification, which indicates a temperate climate without a dry season.M. C. Peel et al. 2007
Updated world map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification
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Sub-types

The ''Cf'' climate in

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has 3 subtypes, classified by temperature. The letter ''C'' indicates that the average monthly temperature for the coldest month is above and below .

Humid subtropical climate (''Cfa'')

The

humid subtropical climate A humid subtropical climate is a subtropical -temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between ...

, like other subtropical climates, is characterized by a hot summer, in which the average daily temperature in the warmest month is above .

Oceanic climate (''Cfb'')

The

oceanic climate An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate or maritime climate, is the temperate climate sub-type in Köppen climate classification, Köppen classification represented as ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of co ...

, also known as a ''marine climate'', is characterized by warm summers in which the average daily temperature in the warmest month is below . In addition, at least 4 months have a mean monthly temperature above . It is found on continental western coasts.
The typical vegetation in oceanic climates is humid temperate forest.

Subtropical highland climate (''Cfb, Cwb, Cwc'')

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The

subtropical highland climate An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate or maritime climate, is the temperate climate sub-type in Köppen classification represented as ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents, generally featuring c ...

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'')

The

subpolar oceanic climate An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate or maritime climate, is the temperate climate sub-type in Köppen classification represented as ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents, generally featuring co ...

is located in high latitudes, at the border between the oceanic climate and

polar climate The polar climate regions are characterized by a lack of warm summers but with varying winters. Every month a polar climate has an average temperature of less than . Regions with a polar climate cover more than 20% of the Earth's area. Most of ...

. This climate has cool and short summers, with 1 to 3 months having a mean monthly temperature above . The vegetation of subpolar forests.

References

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