Subpolar climate


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Subarctic climate
[Image:Koppen World Map Dfc Dwc Dsc Dfd Dwd Dsd.png|thumb|right|400px|Subarctic climate worldwide ]] The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate or boreal climate) is a climate characterised by long, usually very cold winters, and short, cool to mild summers. It is found on large landmasses, away from the moderating effects of an ocean, generally at latitudes from 50° to 70°N poleward of the humid continental climates. These climates represent Köppen climate classification Dfc, Dwc, Dsc, Dfd, Dwd and Dsd. In very small areas at high altitudes around the Mediterranean Basin, IranKyrgyzstanTajikistanTurkeyAlaska and other parts of the northwestern United States (Eastern WashingtonEastern Oregon and Idaho) the climate is classified as Dsc with a dry summer climate, such as in Seneca, Oregon.

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