The temperate climate zone covers areas of moderate weather in the northern and southern hemispheres. The temperate climate zone does not have temperature extremes, and areas in this zone experience moderate rain and snow.
Is the temperate climate zone cold or hot?
Temperate Climate
The regions have fresh summers and wet winters with mild weather. A continental moderate climate is another sub-type of temperate climates. These regions have hot, rainy summers and cold, dry winters.
What are the characteristics of temperate zone?
Some Characteristics based on various parameters are as follows
- Area: Lies between the cold zone and the subtropical zone (40° to 60°)
- Sun path: Maximum is 73°, the minimum is 0° at the Arctic Circle.
- Average temperature: Between zero and 20°C.
- Minimal temperature: -40°C.
- Maximal temperature: +40°C.
