moderate climate
Neither hot nor cold
A moderate climate is one without extremes of temperature or precipitation—neither too hot nor too cold, neither too wet nor too dry.
The term describes regions with mild winters and warm but not scorching summers: The Pacific Northwest enjoys a moderate climate.
Also called temperate climate.
- temperateMild, avoiding extremes
- temperate zoneRegion with seasonal climate
- mildModerate in intensity
- mild wintersSeasons with gentle cold
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
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temperature extremity
moderate climateextreme climate
Severe atmospheric conditions
harsh climate · polar climate · tropical climate · desert climate · frozen tundra
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