Mediterranean climate
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007183
A climate type characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This climate is typically found on the western sides of continents between approximately 30 and 45 degrees latitude. It is influenced by the seasonal shift of subtropical high-pressure systems and mid-latitude westerlies, leading to distinct wet and dry seasons.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007183 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | etesian climate; dry-summer subtropical climate |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-007183",
"term": "Mediterranean climate",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A climate type characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This climate is typically found on the western sides of continents between approximately 30 and 45 degrees latitude. It is influenced by the seasonal shift of subtropical high-pressure systems and mid-latitude westerlies, leading to distinct wet and dry seasons.",
"synonyms": [
"etesian climate",
"dry-summer subtropical climate"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mediterranean-climate/"
}
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