What Is a Heating Climate

Defined as: any region that receives more than 20 inches (50 cm) of annual precipitation, has approximately 5,400 heating degree days or fewer (on the 65°F basis), and where the average monthly outdoor temperature drops below 45°F (7°C) during the winter months.

What is considered a warm climate?

Growing regions around the Mediterranean Sea—southern France, Spain and Greece—or which possess similar weather, are considered “warm climate.” The latter includes South Australia, Argentina, much of California, and South Africa.

What climate zone is Canada in?

Boreal Climate Region: Continental climate: hot in winter, cold in summer. Precipitation caused from cyclonic storms in winter and convection when ground heats up in summer.

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