The Köppen climate classification divides Earth's climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main group
Semi-arid grassland, Queensland, Australia
Cornwall, UK, has a temperate oceanic climate
Boreal forest in Alaska has a subarctic climate
Aerial photograph of elephants in the tropical savanna, Boma-Jonglei, South Sudan
Humid subtropical climate
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A humid subtropical climate is a temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents, generally
Köppen climate classification
…Cs) when more precipitation falls within the winter months. This additional criterion also applies to locations that satisfy both Ds and Dw. Cfa = Humid subtropical climate; coldest month averaging above 0 °C (32 °F) (or −3 °C (26.6 °F)), at least one month's average temperature above 22 °C (71.6 °F), and at least four…
Tianfeng Tower, in Ningbo, a humid subtropical climate city in China.
Charleston, South Carolina, a humid subtropical climate city in the US.