The humid temperate climate is a

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

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 is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notabl ...

, this climate type may fall under the ''Cf'' classification, which indicates a temperate climate without a dry season. This climate is sometimes referred to as the ''oceanic climate'', which is actually a sub-type of the humid temperate climate.

Sub-types

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

Humid subtropical climate ''(Cfa)''

The

humid subtropical climate A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° ...

, 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

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in this climate is subtropical forest.

Oceanic climate ''(Cfb)''

The

oceanic climate An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate, is the humid temperate climate sub-type in Köppen classification ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents, generally featuring cool summers and mild winters ( ...

, 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.

Highland humid climate ''(Cfbi)''

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The highland humid climate is the tropical variation of the ''oceanic climate'', where it is often classified under. However, like all highland temperate climates, it is isothermal, as indicated by the letter "i" as the fourth letter. 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 American and Nueva Guinea.

Subpolar oceanic climate ''(Cfc)''

The

subpolar oceanic climate An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate, is the humid temperate climate sub-type in Köppen classification ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents, generally featuring cool summers and mild winters ( ...

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 in a polar climate has an average temperature of less than . Regions with polar climate cover more than 20% of the Earth's area. Most of ...

. This climate has cold summers and the vegetation of subpolar forests.

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