Köppen climate types

In physical geography, a tundra () is a type of biome where tree growth is hindered by frigid temperatures and short growing seasons. There are three regions and associated types of tundra: Arctic, Alpine, and Antarctic.

Taiga or tayga ( ; , ), also known as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches.

main climate class

climate classification system

type of climate characterised by mild to cold wet winters and mild to hot dry summers

main climate class in the Köppen climate classification system

type of tropical climate in which there is no dry season

type of climate characterised by cool summers and cool winters

climate of Earth's poles

arid climate subtype in the Köppen climate classification system

German meteorologist (1846–1940)

average weather (climate) for the regions above the tree line

subtype of the Köppen classification, further subdivided as Dfc, Dwc, Dsc, Dfd, Dwd and Dsd.

climate with precipitation below potential evapotranspiration

climate subtype in the Köppen climate classification system

climate subtype in the Köppen climate classification system

climate subtype

polar climate in which no mean monthly temperature exceeds 0 °C (32 °F)

climate subtype

terrestrial ecozone

climate subtype in the Köppen climate classification system