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Mediterranean
Characterized by warm to hot, dry summers with temperatures often above 30°C, and mild, wetter winters with temperatures usually above 0°C but rarely falling below -5°C. Annual precipitation ranges from 400 to 1000mm, mostly during the winter.
Tropical
Characterized by consistent high temperatures with monthly averages above 18°C throughout the year. Receives abundant rainfall, often exceeding 2000mm per year. Has a distinct wet and dry season in some regions.
Temperate
Characterized by moderate temperature ranges with distinct seasons, where summers are warm (up to 30°C) and winters are cool (down to -10°C). Precipitation is well-distributed throughout the year, typically ranging from 600 to 1500mm.
Polar
Characterized by very cold temperatures with the warmest month averaging below 10°C. Precipitation is low, often less than 250mm per year, falling mostly as snow.
Arid
Characterized by extreme dryness. Daily temperature ranges can be significant, with averages usually above 10°C but can exceed 35°C. Precipitation is scant, often less than 250mm per year.
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