These areas are covered by snow and ice throughout the year. Temperatures are usually below freezing and can reach -60°C in winter.
arid
polar
tropical
temperate
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This climate zone is found between the tropics and the poles and usually has four seasons. It has warmer summers and cooler winters and rain throughout the year.
tropical
polar
arid
temperate
15
In this climate zone, summers are hot with little rainfall. Winters are cooler with more rainfall.
arid
tropical
polar
mediterranean
15
In this climate zone there is little or no rainfall and skies are usually cloudless. Daytime temperatures can reach up to 45°C in the summer. Winters are cooler. There is little or no vegetation in this zone.
temperate
tropical
arid
polar
15
This climate zone is located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Rainfall and humidity are high all year. Temperatures are high and range from 25-35°C. The annual range of temperature is only a few degrees.