Köppen climate classification
Posted: February 7th, 2013, 8:43 pm
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems.
The system is based on the concept that native vegetation is the best expression of climate. Thus, climate zone boundaries have been selected with vegetation distribution in mind. It combines average annual and monthly temperatures and precipitation, and the seasonality of precipitation.
Further Reading at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6ppe ... sification
The system is based on the concept that native vegetation is the best expression of climate. Thus, climate zone boundaries have been selected with vegetation distribution in mind. It combines average annual and monthly temperatures and precipitation, and the seasonality of precipitation.
Further Reading at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6ppe ... sification