midlatitudes
/ˈmɪdˌlætɪˌtudz/
noun
- The regions of the Earth between the tropics and the polar circles, roughly between 30° and 60° latitude in both hemispheres, known for having four distinct seasons.
- Weather patterns in the midlatitudes are often influenced by the jet stream.
- The midlatitudes experience warm summers and cold winters.
- Many of the world's major cities, like New York and London, are located in the midlatitudes.
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