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Mesothermal climate

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007223

A climate type characterized by moderate temperatures, lacking the extremes of either tropical heat or polar cold. These climates are found in mid-latitude regions, experiencing distinct warm and cold seasons. The Köppen climate classification system designates these as C climates, including Mediterranean, humid subtropical, and marine west coast types.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007223
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoMegathermal climate; Microthermal climate
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007223",
  "term": "Mesothermal climate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A climate type characterized by moderate temperatures, lacking the extremes of either tropical heat or polar cold. These climates are found in mid-latitude regions, experiencing distinct warm and cold seasons. The Köppen climate classification system designates these as C climates, including Mediterranean, humid subtropical, and marine west coast types.",
  "see_also": [
    "megathermal climate",
    "microthermal climate"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mesothermal-climate/"
}

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