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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,
Iran,
Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan,
Turkey,
Alaska and other parts of the
northwestern United States (
Eastern Washington,
Eastern Oregon and
Idaho) the climate is classified as
Dsc with a dry summer climate, such as in
Seneca, Oregon.