Koppen Climate Classifications

Koppen climate classifications give information about temperature, precipitation and vegetation for a specific area. Study the map below to explore these different climate zones.

Group	Description	Temperature	Precipitation	Extent
A	Tropical Moist Climates	Mean Temperature: above 64°F	Annual Rainfall: over 59"	From Equator to between 15° and 25°
B		Dry Climates	Deficient most years, evaporation exceeds precipitation	Extend from 20° to 30° latitude in large continental regions, often surrounded by mountains
C	Moist Subtropical Mid-Latitude Climates	Humid, mild winters with mean temperatures below 64°F but above 27°F		On the eastern and western regions of most continents from about 25° to 40°
D	Moist Continental Climates	Mean winter temperatures are below 27°F, mean summer temperatures above 50°F		North of moist subtropical mid-latitude climates
E	Polar Climates	Year round temperatures are below 50°F		Northern coastal areas of North America and Eurasia, Greenland and Antarctica

Source: Fluxnet | NASA