Summary:

  • The Mediterranean climate has wet winters and dry summers.
  • Humid subtropical climates are found on the eastern sides of continents between about 20° and 40° latitude.
  • Temperatures are mild, and there’s plenty of rainfall all year round in the southeastern U.S.
  • The marine west coast climate gets lots of rain from the nearby ocean.
  • The Mediterranean climate is good for wine, olive oil, artichokes, and an tremendous number of other agricultural products.
  • The latitude a climate depends on where it is on a continent.
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