The Okhotsk High is a semi-permanent high pressure system that forms over the
Sea of Okhotsk
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during the summer months. Its associated air mass is
maritime polar, marked with frequent
sea fog
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over ocean areas, and cool and moist conditions over land. It typically dominates the weather pattern over eastern
Russia
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, northern
Japan
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and the
Korean Peninsula
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during the spring and summer months.
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Regional climate effects
Climate of Russia
Climate of Japan
Climate of South Korea
Climate of North Korea
Climate of Asia
Sea of Okhotsk