Distribution of the humid temperate climates around the world.
The humid temperate climate is a temperate climate sub-type mainly located at mid latitudes. It is characterized by humidity and rain throughout the year from oceanic influence. Although the term humid temperate climate is not used in the Köppen climate classification, this climate type may fall under the Cf classification, which indicates a temperate climate without a dry season.[1]
Sub-types
The humid temperate climate has several subtypes, classified by temperature.
Catarata Gocta (Peru) with subtropical highland climate (Cfb).
The subtropical highland climate is the low-latitude variation of the oceanic climate. This relatively consistent temperature and rainfall is caused by the location of this climate at up to 2500 m altitude. It is mainly found in the highlands of Andes, Central America and New Guinea.
The subpolar oceanic climate is located in high latitudes, at the border between the oceanic climate and polar climate. This climate has cold summers and the vegetation of subpolar forests.