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Köppen

Köppen

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A system that groups climates by temperature and rainfall
  • proper noun
  • /ˈkɒpən/
  • Specialized
: clasificación de Köppen
  • Sources: Modified and simplified from the Köppen-Geiger climate classification; GIS data from UVMV 2007.

Examples

  • According to the Köppen classification, regions are categorized based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

  • The climate of the experimental site is humid subtropical (Köppen Climate Classification), categorized by high temperatures and evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year (Table 1).

    Academic text (2015)

  • Did you know that the most used climate zone classification (Köppen's) is derived from average annual precipitation, average monthly precipitation, and average monthly temperature?

    Blog text (29)

  • The Köppen climate classification is widely used to understand different climate types across the globe.

  • In our study, we classified the area's climate using the Köppen system, which is essential for agricultural planning.

Surface Forms

Köppen main

Etymology

Köppen (the climate system) is named after the scientist Wladimir Köppen and groups places by their temperature and rainfall, so when you see 'Köppen' on a map it means the map uses his rules to show climate zones.