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location > climatic zones > Polar regions > Arctic zone

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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

Last modified: 2022-06-02T17:48:07

Arctic zone  

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  • Information The Arctic Zone typically refers to a specific climatic and ecological zone. It is characterized by extremely cold temperatures, a long winter, and short summer periods. Ecologically, the region in the Northern Hemisphere where the average temperature for the warmest month (July) is below 10 °C (50 °F); the northernmost tree line roughly follows the isotherm at the boundary of this region.

    Created: 11/13/24

    Last modified: 11/13/24

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  • For the geographical area around the North Pole, use "Arctic" <c_36576>. (en)

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