Subarctic Climate

The subarctic climate (also called boreal climate) is a climate characterized 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, Dfd, and Dwd. In very small areas at high altitudes around the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, Tajikistan,Turkey, eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon and Idaho the climate is classified as Dsc with a dry summer climate, such as in Seneca, Oregon.

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