# North American Environmental Atlas - Climate Zones

TypeShapefile

TagsNorth America, América del Norte, Amérique du Nord, Climate Zones, Energía renovable, Énergie renouvelable, Canada, Canadá, United States, Estados Unidos, États-Unis, Mexico, México, Mexique, CEC, CCA, CCE

### Summary

    The North American Climate Zones map shows the distribution of climate types across Canada, Mexico, and the United States based on the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. This map is derived from the global climate zones presented by Beck et al. (2018), “Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution,” and represents the spatial distribution in vector format of 29 climate zones (out of 30 global climate zones) present in North America.

### Description

    The North American Climate Zones map shows the distribution of climate types across Canada, Mexico, and the United States based on the Köppen-Geiger climate classification.This map is derived from the global climate zones presented by Beck et al. (2018), “Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution,” and represents the spatial distribution in vector format of 29 climate zones (out of 30 global climate zones) present in North America.This map was produced by resampling the original input data spatial resolution of 0.0083 degrees to 0.016 degrees and cropping the global data to the North American region. The map was used to meet the needs of the CEC project “Improving the effectiveness of early warning systems for drought” in assessing the effectiveness of available drought indicators and indices in climate zones of North America.Reference: Beck, H., Zimmermann, N., McVicar, T. et al. Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution. Sci Data 5, 180214 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/sdata.2018.214 Files Download

### Credits

    Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). 2021. “North American Environmental Atlas - Climate Zones”. Beck, Hylke E.; E. Zimmermann, Niklaus; McVicar, Tim R.; Vergopolan, Noemi; Berg, Alexis; Wood, Eric F. (2018): Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution. Scientific Data 5:180214. Ed. 1.0, Vector digital data [1:10,000,000].

### Use limitations

    This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.

### Extent

West | -180 | East | -50
North | 85 | South | 14

### Scale Range

Maximum (zoomed in) | 1:5,000
Minimum (zoomed out) | 1:150,000,000

### Topics and Keywords ▼►

Themes or categories of the resourceBoundaries, Environment
Content type ⇔Downloadable Data
  Export to FGDC CSDGM XML format as Resource DescriptionNo
Theme keywordsNorth American Environmental Atlas > Climate > Climate zones, North American Environmental Atlas > Climate > Köppen-Geiger climate classification
  Thesaurus ▼►
    TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas
    Publication date2021-11-11 00:00:00
    Responsible party - publisher
      Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
        Contact information ▼►
          Phone
            Voice+1 514 350 4300
            Fax+1 438 701 1434
          Address
            Typephysical
            Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
            CityMontreal
            Administrative areaQuebec
            Postal codeH3B 4L4
            CountryCA
            e-mail address info@cec.org
          Online resource
            Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
Place keywordsMid-latitude, Western Hemisphere, Northern Hemisphere, North America, Canada, Mexico, United States
  Thesaurus ▼►
    TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas
    Publication date2021-11-08 00:00:00
    Responsible party - publisher
      Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
        Contact information ▼►
          Phone
            Voice+1 514 350 4300
            Fax+1 438 701 1434
          Address
            Typephysical
            Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
            CityMontreal
            Administrative areaQuebec
            Postal codeH3B 4L4
            CountryCA
            e-mail address info@cec.org
          Online resource
            Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
Temporal keywords2018

### Citation ▼►

TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas - Climate Zones
Publication date2021-11-08 00:00:00
Edition1
Presentation formats ⇔digital map
FGDC geospatial presentation formatvector digital data
Resource identifier
  ValueNAatlas_5.01

### Citation Contacts ▼►

Responsible party - point of contact
  Individual's nameDominique Croteau
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionProject Lead, Geospatial and Environmental Information
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
Responsible party - resource provider
  Individual's nameHylke E. Beck
  Organization's nameKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
  Contact's positionEarth Systems Science & Engineering
    Contact information ▼►
      Address
        Type
        e-mail address hylke.beck@kaust.edu.sa
Responsible party - resource provider
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
Responsible party - publisher
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
Responsible party - processor
  Individual's nameRicardo Llamas
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionGeospatial Consultant
    Contact information ▼►
      Address
        Typepostal
        CityTlalnepantla
        Administrative areaState of Mexico
        Postal code54180
        CountryMX
        e-mail address rllamas.geo.analyst@gmail.com

### Locales ▼►

LocaleEnglish (UNITED STATES)
  TitleClimate Zones of North America
  Abstract (Description)

        The North American Climate Zones map shows the distribution of climate types across Canada, Mexico, and the United States based on the Köppen-Geiger climate classification.

        This map is derived from the global climate zones presented by Beck et al. (2018), “Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution,” and represents the spatial distribution in vector format of 29 climate zones (out of 30 global climate zones) present in North America.

        This map was produced by resampling the original input data spatial resolution of 0.0083 degrees to 0.016 degrees and cropping the global data to the North American region. The map was used to meet the needs of the CEC project “Improving the effectiveness of early warning systems for drought” in assessing the effectiveness of available drought indicators and indices in climate zones of North America.

        Reference: Beck, H., Zimmermann, N., McVicar, T. et al. Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution. Sci Data 5, 180214 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/sdata.2018.214

LocaleSpanish; Castilian (MEXICO)
  TitleZonas climáticas de América del Norte
  Abstract (Description)

        El mapa de zonas climáticas de América del Norte muestra la distribución de los distintos tipos de clima observados en Canadá, Estados Unidos y México con base en la clasificación climática de Köppen-Geiger.

        Este mapa se deriva de los mapas de zonas climáticas mundiales presentados por Beck et al. (2018)—“Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution”— y representa la distribución espacial en formato vectorial de 29 zonas climáticas (de un total de 30 registradas en todo el mundo) con presencia en América del Norte.

        Resultado del remuestreo a una resolución espacial de 0.016 grados de los datos de entrada originales (con resolución inicial de 0.0083 grados) y del recorte a la región de América del Norte de datos de alcance mundial, este mapa se utilizó para apoyar las tareas de evaluación de la eficacia de los indicadores e índices de sequía disponibles en las zonas climáticas de América del Norte, como parte del proyecto Mejoramiento de la eficacia de los sistemas de alerta temprana en casos de sequía de la CCA.

        Referencia: H. Beck, N. Zimmermann, T. McVicar et al. (2018), “Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution”, Sci Data, vol. 5, núm. 180214, en: <https://doi.org/10.1038/sdata.2018.214>.

LocaleFrench (CANADA)
  TitleLes zones climatiques de l’Amérique du Nord
  Abstract (Description)

        La carte des zones climatiques de l’Amérique du Nord montre la répartition des types de climats au Canada, au Mexique et aux États-Unis selon la classification climatique de Köppen-Geiger.

        Cette carte se fonde sur les zones climatiques mondiales présentées dans Beck et coll. (2018), Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution (Cartes montrant la classification actuelle et future des climats selon la classification de Köppen-Geiger avec une résolution de 1 km), et illustre la répartition spatiale sous format vectoriel des 29 zones climatiques de l’Amérique du Nord (sur 30 zones à l’échelle mondiale).

        L’établissement de cette carte a donné lieu à un rééchantillonnage de la résolution spatiale des données initiales variant de 0,0083 à 0,016 degré, et à un recadrage des données en fonction du continent nord‑américain. La carte a servi à répondre aux besoins d’un projet de la Commission de coopération environnementale (CCE), intitulé Amélioration de l’efficacité des systèmes d’alerte rapide en cas de sécheresse, dans le cadre de l’évaluation de l’efficacité des indicateurs et des indices de sécheresse disponibles dans les zones climatiques de l’Amérique du Nord.

        Document de référence: Beck, H., N. Zimmermann, T. McVicar et coll. Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution. Sci Data 5, 180214 (2018), consultable à l’adresse <https://doi.org/10.1038/sdata.2018.214>.

### Resource Details ▼►

Dataset languages ⇔English (UNITED STATES)
Dataset character setutf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format
Statuscompleted
Spatial representation type ⇔vector
Spatial resolution
  Dataset's scale
    Scale denominator10000000
  Ground sample distance
    Precision of spatial datam (meter)
Supplemental information

      The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is an international organization created by Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America under the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), which came into force at the same time as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The CEC was established to address regional environmental concerns, help prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts, and to promote the effective enforcement of environmental law. As of 2020, the CEC operates in accordance with the Environmental Cooperation Agreement, which entered into force at the same time as the CUSMA/T-MEC/USMCA trade agreement.

      This data set is available in several formats, including Shapefile, Map package, and a PDF Map, along with other files appropriate to particular format, such as .lyrx and .qlr files.

Processing environment ⇔Windows 11 Pro; Version 24H2; OS build 26100.3775; Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.66.0 -- ArcGIS Pro 3.4.3
Credits

      Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). 2021. “North American Environmental Atlas - Climate Zones”. Beck, Hylke E.; E. Zimmermann, Niklaus; McVicar, Tim R.; Vergopolan, Noemi; Berg, Alexis; Wood, Eric F. (2018): Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution. Scientific Data 5:180214. Ed. 1.0, Vector digital data [1:10,000,000].

ArcGIS item properties
  Name ⇔North_America_Climate_Zones
  Size ⇔21.612
  Location ⇔file://\\MANIZALES-DESKT\E$\Dropbox\CEC\01_CEC_Env_Atlas_Base\5_Climate\5_01_Climate_Zones\02_Deliverables\ClimateZones_Shapefile\NA_ClimateZones\data\North_America_Climate_Zones.shp
    Access protocol ⇔Local Area Network

### Extents ▼►

Extent
  Description

        North America

  Geographic extent
    Bounding rectangle
      Extent type
      Extent used for searching
      West longitude-180
      East longitude-50
      North latitude85
      South latitude14
      Extent contains the resource ⇔Yes
Extent in the item's coordinate system
  westBL ⇔-5770562.911393
  eastBL ⇔3917105.368091
  southBL ⇔-3740565.720312
  northBL ⇔4276275.368705
  exTypeCode ⇔Yes

### Resource Points of Contact ▼►

Point of contact - point of contact
  Individual's nameDominique Croteau
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionProject Lead, Geospatial and Environmental Information
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
Point of contact - publisher
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Resource Maintenance ▼►

Resource maintenance
  Update frequencyirregular
  Maintenance contact - publisher
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
      Contact information ▼►
        Phone
          Voice+1 514 350 4300
          Fax+1 438 701 1434
        Address
          Typephysical
          Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
          CityMontreal
          Administrative areaQuebec
          Postal codeH3B 4L4
          CountryCA
          e-mail address info@cec.org
        Online resource
          Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Resource Constraints ▼►

Constraints
  Limitations of use

        This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.

Legal constraints
  Limitations of use

        This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.

### Spatial Reference ▼►

ArcGIS coordinate system
  Type ⇔Projected
  Geographic coordinate reference ⇔GCS_WGS_1984
  Projection ⇔WGS_1984_Lambert_Azimuthal_Equal_Area
  Coordinate reference details ⇔
    ProjectedCoordinateSystem
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      XYScale353242893.91343015
      ZOrigin-100000
      ZScale10000
      MOrigin-100000
      MScale10000
      XYTolerance0.001
      ZTolerance0.001
      MTolerance0.001
      HighPrecisiontrue
      WKTPROJCS["WGS_1984_Lambert_Azimuthal_Equal_Area",GEOGCS["GCS_WGS_1984",DATUM["D_WGS_1984",SPHEROID["WGS_1984",6378137.0,298.257223563]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0.0],UNIT["Degree",0.0174532925199433]],PROJECTION["Lambert_Azimuthal_Equal_Area"],PARAMETER["false_easting",0.0],PARAMETER["false_northing",0.0],PARAMETER["central_meridian",-100.0],PARAMETER["latitude_of_origin",45.0],UNIT["Meter",1.0]]
Reference system identifier
  Value37008
  CodespaceWKID

### Spatial Data Properties ▼►

Vector ▼►
  Level of topology for this dataset ⇔geometry only
  Geometric objects
    Feature class nameNorth_America_Climate_Zones
    Object type ⇔composite
    Object count ⇔29
ArcGIS Feature Class Properties ▼►
  Feature class nameNorth_America_Climate_Zones
    Feature type ⇔Simple
    Geometry type ⇔Polygon
    Has topology ⇔FALSE
    Feature count ⇔29
    Spatial index ⇔FALSE
    Linear referencing ⇔FALSE

### Data Quality ▼►

Scope of quality information ▼►
  Resource leveldataset
Data quality report - Completeness omission ▼►
  Data quality measure reference
    Measure description

          All climate classification information in this dataset represents one of the most up-to-date efforts to describe climate conditions across the globe, including this North American extract. The North American territory is extensively represented in this map, and no near-future update is projected for the present climate zones dataset.

  Conformance test results
    Test passedYes
    Product specification ▼►
      TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas - Climate Zones
Data quality report - Non quantitative attribute accuracy ▼►
  Data quality measure reference
    Measure description

          No formal accuracy assessment has been conducted of the attributes in this data set. The data set reflects the accuracy of the source files. Confidence levels of the original Köppen-Geiger climate classification conducted by Beck et al. 2018 are available at: https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Present_and_future_K_ppen-Geiger_climate_classification_maps_at_1-km_resolution/6396959/2accuracy.

  Conformance test results
    Test passedYes
    Product specification ▼►
      TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas - Climate Zones
Data quality report - Topological consistency ▼►
  Data quality measure reference
    Measure description

          No tests for logical consistency have been conducted on this data set.

  Conformance test results
    Test passedYes
    Product specification ▼►
      TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas - Climate Zones
Data quality report - Absolute external positional accuracy ▼►
  Data quality measure reference
    Measure description

          No tests for positional accuracy were performed on this data set. The horizontal positional accuracy depends on the accuracy of the source data.

  Conformance test results
    Test passedYes
    Product specification ▼►
      TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas - Climate Zones

### Lineage ▼►

Lineage statement

      The North American Climate Zones map shows the distribution of climate types across Canada, Mexico, and the United States based on the Köppen-Geiger climate classification.
      This map is derived from the global climate zones presented by Beck et al. (2018), “Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution,” and represents the spatial distribution in vector format of 29 climate zones (out of 30 global climate zones) present in North America.

      This map was produced by resampling the original input data spatial resolution of 0.0083 degrees to 0.016 degrees and cropping the global data to the North American region. The map was used to meet the needs of the CEC project “Improving the effectiveness of early warning systems for drought” in assessing the effectiveness of available drought indicators and indices in climate zones of North America.
      Reference: Beck, H., Zimmermann, N., McVicar, T. et al. Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution. Sci Data 5, 180214 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/sdata.2018.214

Process step ▼►
  When the process occurred2020-09-15 00:00:00
  Description

        1. The original dataset was acquired in raster digital format from: https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Present_and_future_K_ppen-Geiger_climate_classification_maps_at_1-km_resolution/6396959/2

        2. The file Beck_KG_V1_present_0p0083.tif (0.0083 degrees spatial resolution) was selected as the input data.

        3. A spatial clip process was conducted, cropping the global climate zones map to the North American region using the Commission for Environmental Cooperation Political Boundaries Map as a reference. The output map represents the continental territories of Canada, the United States, and Mexico, as well as their insular territories.

        4. Pixels classified as “0” in the input data that remained in the North American map after the clipping process were reclassified as NoData.

        5. The original pixels were resampled to 0.016 degrees.

        6. The output raster file from the previous step was reprojected to the standard CEC North American Atlas coordinate reference system (Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area).

        7. The reprojected raster file was converted to vector format.

        8. All polygons were merged by climate class type, allowing multipart polygons.

        9. A set of attribute fields was added to the vector file to describe the climate code, the name of the climate type in English, Spanish, and French, and the legend keys in the same three languages.

        10. A color scheme was defined for all classes based on the RGB codes reported by Beck et al. (2018), and three legend layers were generated—one for each language: English, Spanish, and French.

  Process contact - processor
    Individual's nameRicardo Llamas
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact's positionGeospatial Consultant
      Contact information ▼►
        Address
          Typepostal
          CityTlalnepantla
          Administrative areaState of Mexico
          Postal code54180
          CountryMX
          e-mail address rllamas.geo.analyst@gmail.com
  Source data ▼►
    Relationship to the process stepused
    Source citation ▼►
      TitleBeck et al. 2018
  Source data ▼►
    Relationship to the process stepused
    Source citation ▼►
      TitleNA_Bdy2021
Source data ▼►
  Description

        Present and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution

  Source medium nameonline link
  Source citation ▼►
    TitlePresent and future Köppen-Geiger climate classification maps at 1-km resolution
    Publication date2018-07-16 00:00:00
    FGDC geospatial presentation formatraster digital data
    Resource identifier
      ValueBeck et al. 2018
    Other citation details

          1-km spatial resolution

    Responsible party - originator
      Individual's nameHylke E. Beck
      Organization's nameKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
      Contact's positionEarth Systems Science & Engineering
        Contact information ▼►
          Address
            Type
            e-mail address hylke.beck@kaust.edu.sa
    Resource location online
      Online location (URL) https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Present_and_future_K_ppen-Geiger_climate_classification_maps_at_1-km_resolution/6396959/2?file=12407516
Source data ▼►
  Description

        This North American Atlas base layer shows political entities in North America as polygons representing jurisdictional areas, and as lines representing political boundaries including international boundaries, Provincial boundaries and State or territory boundaries. This is a revised version of the 2010 data set released by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. This new version integrates political boundaries spatial vector information published by each country in 2021. The data set includes 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada; 32 states in Mexico; 48 states and the District of Columbia in the conterminous United Sates, Alaska and Hawaii, as well as Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean region.

  Source medium nameonline link
  Resolution of the source data
    Scale denominator10000000
  Source citation ▼►
    TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas - Political Boundaries
    Publication date2022-10-26 00:00:00
    FGDC geospatial presentation formatvector digital data
    Resource identifier
      ValueNA_Bdy2021
    Responsible party - originator
      Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
        Contact information ▼►
          Phone
            Voice+1 514 350 4300
            Fax+1 438 701 1434
          Address
            Typephysical
            Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
            CityMontreal
            Administrative areaQuebec
            Postal codeH3B 4L4
            CountryCA
            e-mail address info@cec.org
          Online resource
            Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
    Resource location online
      Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/political-boundaries-2021/

### Distribution ▼►

Distributor ▼►
  Contact information - publisher
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
      Contact information ▼►
        Phone
          Voice+1 514 350 4300
          Fax+1 438 701 1434
        Address
          Typephysical
          Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
          CityMontreal
          Administrative areaQuebec
          Postal codeH3B 4L4
          CountryCA
          e-mail address info@cec.org
        Online resource
          Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
Distribution format
  Name ⇔Shapefile
  VersionESRI
  SpecificationAlthough these data have been processed successfully on computer systems at the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. No responsibility is assumed by these agencies in the use of this data.
Transfer options
  Transfer size21.6
  Units of distributionMB

### Fields ▼►

Details for object North_America_Climate_Zones ▼►
  Type ⇔Feature Class
  Row count ⇔29
  Definition

        Climate definition of a region of the planet that shares common seasonal precipitation and temperature patterns, categorized by the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system. Climate characteristics are represented by five main groups (A = Tropical, B = Dry, C = Temperate, D = Continental, and E = Polar) and 30 sub-groups.

  Definition source

        Commission for Environmental Cooperation

  Field FID ▼►
    Alias ⇔FID
    Data type ⇔OID
    Width ⇔4
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description ⇔

          Internal feature number.

    Description source ⇔

          Esri

    Range of values
      Minimum value0
      Maximum value28
    Description of values ⇔

          Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

  Field Shape ▼►
    Alias ⇔Shape
    Data type ⇔Geometry
    Width ⇔0
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description ⇔

          Feature geometry.

    Description source ⇔

          Esri

    Description of values ⇔

          Coordinates defining the features.

  Field gridcode ▼►
    Alias ⇔gridcode
    Data type ⇔Integer
    Width ⇔10
    Precision ⇔10
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Climate zone identification ID taken from the input map layer.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    Range of values
      Minimum value1
      Maximum value30
  Field Code ▼►
    Alias ⇔Code
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔5
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Two or Three-letter code describing climate type.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueAf
      DescriptionTropical Rainforest
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAm
      DescriptionTropical Monsoon
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAw
      DescriptionTropical Savanna (Wet and Dry Climate)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBWh
      DescriptionHot Desert Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBWk
      DescriptionCold Desert Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBSh
      DescriptionHot Semi-Arid Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBSk
      DescriptionCold Semi-Arid Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsa
      DescriptionHot-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsb
      DescriptionWarm-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwa
      DescriptionWarm Oceanic Climate / Humid Subtropical Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwb
      DescriptionSubtropical Highland Climate or Temperate Oceanic Climate with Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwc
      DescriptionCold Subtropical Highland / Subpolar Oceanic
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfa
      DescriptionHumid Subtropical Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfb
      DescriptionTemperate Oceanic Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfc
      DescriptionSubpolar Oceanic Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsa
      DescriptionHumid Continental Climate - Dry Warm Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsb
      DescriptionHumid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsc
      DescriptionContinental Subarctic - Cold Dry Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsd
      DescriptionContinental Subarctic - Dry Summer, Very Cold Winter
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwa
      DescriptionHumid Continental Hot Summers with Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwb
      DescriptionHumid Continental Mild Summer with Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwc
      DescriptionSubarctic with Cool Summers and Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfa
      DescriptionHumid Continental Hot Summers with Year-round Precipitation
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfb
      DescriptionHumid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfc
      DescriptionSubarctic with Cool Summers and Year-round Precipitation
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfd
      DescriptionSubarctic with Cold Winters and Year-round Precipitation
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueET
      DescriptionTundra Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEF
      DescriptionIce Cap Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field Climate ▼►
    Alias ⇔Climate
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔100
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Description of the climate zone type in English.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueTropical Rainforest
      DescriptionTropical Rainforest
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueTropical Monsoon
      DescriptionTropical Monsoon
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueTropical Savanna (Wet and Dry Climate)
      DescriptionTropical Savanna (Wet and Dry Climate)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHot Desert Climate
      DescriptionHot Desert Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCold Desert Climate
      DescriptionCold Desert Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHot Semi-Arid Climate
      DescriptionHot Semi-Arid Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHot-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      DescriptionHot-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueWarm-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      DescriptionWarm-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueTemperate, Dry Summer, Cold Summer
      DescriptionTemperate, Dry Summer, Cold Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueWarm Oceanic Climate / Humid Subtropical Climate
      DescriptionWarm Oceanic Climate / Humid Subtropical Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSubtropical Highland Climate or Temperate Oceanic Climate with Dry Winters
      DescriptionSubtropical Highland Climate or Temperate Oceanic Climate with Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCold Subtropical Highland / Subpolar Oceanic
      DescriptionCold Subtropical Highland / Subpolar Oceanic
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHumid Subtropical Climate
      DescriptionHumid Subtropical Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueTemperate Oceanic Climate
      DescriptionTemperate Oceanic Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSubpolar Oceanic Climate
      DescriptionSubpolar Oceanic Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHumid Continental Climate - Dry Warm Summer
      DescriptionHumid Continental Climate - Dry Warm Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHumid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer
      DescriptionHumid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueContinental Subarctic - Cold Dry Summer
      DescriptionContinental Subarctic - Cold Dry Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueContinental Subarctic - Dry Summer, Very Cold Winter
      DescriptionContinental Subarctic - Dry Summer, Very Cold Winter
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHumid Continental Hot Summers with Dry Winters
      DescriptionHumid Continental Hot Summers with Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHumid Continental Mild Summer with Dry Winters
      DescriptionHumid Continental Mild Summer with Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSubarctic with Cool Summers and Dry Winters
      DescriptionSubarctic with Cool Summers and Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHumid Continental Hot Summers with Year-round Precipitation
      DescriptionHumid Continental Hot Summers with Year-round Precipitation
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHumid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
      DescriptionHumid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSubarctic with Cool Summers and Year-round Precipitation
      DescriptionSubarctic with Cool Summers and Year-round Precipitation
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSubarctic with Cold Winters and Year-round Precipitation
      DescriptionSubarctic with Cold Winters and Year-round Precipitation
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueTundra Climate
      DescriptionTundra Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueIce Cap Climate
      DescriptionIce Cap Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field Clima ▼►
    Alias ⇔Clima
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔100
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Description of the climate zone type in Spanish.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueClima tropical de selva (húmedo, ecuatorial lluvioso)
      DescriptionClima tropical de selva (húmedo, ecuatorial lluvioso)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima tropical monzónico
      DescriptionClima tropical monzónico
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima tropical de sabana (húmedo-seco)
      DescriptionClima tropical de sabana (húmedo-seco)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima árido cálido
      DescriptionClima árido cálido
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima árido frío
      DescriptionClima árido frío
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima semiárido cálido
      DescriptionClima semiárido cálido
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima semiárido frío (estepario)
      DescriptionClima semiárido frío (estepario)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima mediterráneo de verano cálido
      DescriptionClima mediterráneo de verano cálido
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima mediterráneo de verano suave
      DescriptionClima mediterráneo de verano suave
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima templado, verano seco, verano frío
      DescriptionClima templado, verano seco, verano frío
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima subtropical de invierno seco (oceánico cálido)
      DescriptionClima subtropical de invierno seco (oceánico cálido)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima templado de montaña con invierno seco
      DescriptionClima templado de montaña con invierno seco
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima subalpino (frío) subhúmedo de alta montaña (oceánico subpolar)
      DescriptionClima subalpino (frío) subhúmedo de alta montaña (oceánico subpolar)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima subtropical húmedo
      DescriptionClima subtropical húmedo
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima oceánico templado (húmedo de montaña)
      DescriptionClima oceánico templado (húmedo de montaña)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima oceánico frío (subpolar)
      DescriptionClima oceánico frío (subpolar)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima continental templado cálido, de verano seco y cálido
      DescriptionClima continental templado cálido, de verano seco y cálido
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima continental hemiboreal, de verano seco y fresco
      DescriptionClima continental hemiboreal, de verano seco y fresco
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima subártico continental, de verano seco y frío
      DescriptionClima subártico continental, de verano seco y frío
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima subártico extremo, de verano seco e invierno muy severo
      DescriptionClima subártico extremo, de verano seco e invierno muy severo
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima continental subhúmedo, de verano cálido e invierno seco
      DescriptionClima continental subhúmedo, de verano cálido e invierno seco
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima continental subhúmedo, de verano templado e invierno seco
      DescriptionClima continental subhúmedo, de verano templado e invierno seco
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima subártico monzónico, con veranos frescos e inviernos secos
      DescriptionClima subártico monzónico, con veranos frescos e inviernos secos
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima continental húmedo de verano cálido, con precipitación durante todo el año
      DescriptionClima continental húmedo de verano cálido, con precipitación durante todo el año
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima continental húmedo de verano moderado (templado), con precipitación durante todo el año
      DescriptionClima continental húmedo de verano moderado (templado), con precipitación durante todo el año
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima subártico (subpolar o subalpino) húmedo, con veranos frescos y precipitación todo el año
      DescriptionClima subártico (subpolar o subalpino) húmedo, con veranos frescos y precipitación todo el año
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima subártico extremo con inviernos hipergélidos y precipitación todo el año
      DescriptionClima subártico extremo con inviernos hipergélidos y precipitación todo el año
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima de tundra polar
      DescriptionClima de tundra polar
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClima gélido o glacial
      DescriptionClima gélido o glacial
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field Climat ▼►
    Alias ⇔Climat
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔100
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Description of the climate zone type in French.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueClimat équatorial
      DescriptionClimat équatorial
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat équatorial à mousson
      DescriptionClimat équatorial à mousson
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat de savane à hiver sec
      DescriptionClimat de savane à hiver sec
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat désertique chaud et sec
      DescriptionClimat désertique chaud et sec
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat désertique froid et sec
      DescriptionClimat désertique froid et sec
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat de steppe (semi-aride) sec et chaud
      DescriptionClimat de steppe (semi-aride) sec et chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat de steppe (semi-aride) sec et froid
      DescriptionClimat de steppe (semi-aride) sec et froid
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat tempéré avec été sec et chaud (méditerranéen)
      DescriptionClimat tempéré avec été sec et chaud (méditerranéen)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat tempéré avec été tempéré (méditerranéen)
      DescriptionClimat tempéré avec été tempéré (méditerranéen)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat tempéré, été sec, été froid
      DescriptionClimat tempéré, été sec, été froid
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat tempéré avec hiver sec et été chaud
      DescriptionClimat tempéré avec hiver sec et été chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat tempéré avec hiver sec et été tempéré
      DescriptionClimat tempéré avec hiver sec et été tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat tempéré avec hiver sec et été court et frais
      DescriptionClimat tempéré avec hiver sec et été court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été chaud
      DescriptionClimat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été tempéré
      DescriptionClimat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été court et frais
      DescriptionClimat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental avec été sec et chaud
      DescriptionClimat continental avec été sec et chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental avec été sec et tempéré
      DescriptionClimat continental avec été sec et tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental avec été sec, court et frais
      DescriptionClimat continental avec été sec, court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental avec été sec et hiver très froid
      DescriptionClimat continental avec été sec et hiver très froid
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental avec hiver sec et été chaud
      DescriptionClimat continental avec hiver sec et été chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental avec hiver sec et été tempéré
      DescriptionClimat continental avec hiver sec et été tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental avec hiver sec et été court et frais
      DescriptionClimat continental avec hiver sec et été court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental sans saison sèche avec été chaud
      DescriptionClimat continental sans saison sèche avec été chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental sans saison sèche avec été tempéré
      DescriptionClimat continental sans saison sèche avec été tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental sans saison sèche avec été court et frais
      DescriptionClimat continental sans saison sèche avec été court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat continental sans saison sèche avec hiver très froid
      DescriptionClimat continental sans saison sèche avec hiver très froid
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat de la toundra
      DescriptionClimat de la toundra
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueClimat d'inlandsis (calotte glaciaire)
      DescriptionClimat d'inlandsis (calotte glaciaire)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field Key_EN ▼►
    Alias ⇔Key_EN
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔200
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Legend key in English.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueAf: Tropical Rainforest
      DescriptionAf: Tropical Rainforest
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAm: Tropical Monsoon
      DescriptionAm: Tropical Monsoon
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAw: Tropical Savanna (Wet and Dry Climate)
      DescriptionAw: Tropical Savanna (Wet and Dry Climate)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBWh: Hot Desert Climate
      DescriptionBWh: Hot Desert Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBWk: Cold Desert Climate
      DescriptionBWk: Cold Desert Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBSh: Hot Semi-Arid Climate
      DescriptionBSh: Hot Semi-Arid Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBSk: Cold Semi-Arid Climate
      DescriptionBSk: Cold Semi-Arid Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsa: Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      DescriptionCsa: Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsb: Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      DescriptionCsb: Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsc: Temperate, Dry Summer, Cold Summer
      DescriptionCsc: Temperate, Dry Summer, Cold Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwa: Warm Oceanic Climate / Humid Subtropical Climate
      DescriptionCwa: Warm Oceanic Climate / Humid Subtropical Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwb: Subtropical Highland Climate or Temperate Oceanic Climate with Dry Winters
      DescriptionCwb: Subtropical Highland Climate or Temperate Oceanic Climate with Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwc: Cold Subtropical Highland / Subpolar Oceanic
      DescriptionCwc: Cold Subtropical Highland / Subpolar Oceanic
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfa: Humid Subtropical Climate
      DescriptionCfa: Humid Subtropical Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfb: Temperate Oceanic Climate
      DescriptionCfb: Temperate Oceanic Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfc: Subpolar Oceanic Climate
      DescriptionCfc: Subpolar Oceanic Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsa: Humid Continental Climate - Dry Warm Summer
      DescriptionDsa: Humid Continental Climate - Dry Warm Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsb: Humid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer
      DescriptionDsb: Humid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsc: Continental Subarctic - Cold Dry Summer
      DescriptionDsc: Continental Subarctic - Cold Dry Summer
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsd: Continental Subarctic - Dry Summer, Very Cold Winter
      DescriptionDsd: Continental Subarctic - Dry Summer, Very Cold Winter
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwa: Humid Continental Hot Summers with Dry Winters
      DescriptionDwa: Humid Continental Hot Summers with Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwb: Humid Continental Mild Summer with Dry Winters
      DescriptionDwb: Humid Continental Mild Summer with Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwc: Subarctic with Cool Summers and Dry Winters
      DescriptionDwc: Subarctic with Cool Summers and Dry Winters
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfa: Humid Continental Hot Summers with Year-round Precipitation
      DescriptionDfa: Humid Continental Hot Summers with Year-round Precipitation
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfb: Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
      DescriptionDfb: Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfc: Subarctic with Cool Summers and Year-round Precipitation
      DescriptionDfc: Subarctic with Cool Summers and Year-round Precipitation
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfd: Subarctic with Cold Winters and Year-round Precipitation
      DescriptionDfd: Subarctic with Cold Winters and Year-round Precipitation
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueET: Tundra Climate
      DescriptionET: Tundra Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEF: Ice Cap Climate
      DescriptionEF: Ice Cap Climate
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field Key_ES ▼►
    Alias ⇔Key_ES
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔200
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Legend key in Spanish.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueAf: Clima tropical de selva (húmedo, ecuatorial lluvioso)
      DescriptionAf: Clima tropical de selva (húmedo, ecuatorial lluvioso)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAm: Clima tropical monzónico
      DescriptionAm: Clima tropical monzónico
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAw: Clima tropical de sabana (húmedo-seco)
      DescriptionAw: Clima tropical de sabana (húmedo-seco)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBWh: Clima árido cálido
      DescriptionBWh: Clima árido cálido
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBWk: Clima árido frío
      DescriptionBWk: Clima árido frío
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBSh: Clima semiárido cálido
      DescriptionBSh: Clima semiárido cálido
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBSk: Clima semiárido frío (estepario)
      DescriptionBSk: Clima semiárido frío (estepario)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsa: Clima mediterráneo de verano cálido
      DescriptionCsa: Clima mediterráneo de verano cálido
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsb: Clima mediterráneo de verano suave
      DescriptionCsb: Clima mediterráneo de verano suave
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsc: Clima templado, verano seco, verano frío
      DescriptionCsc: Clima templado, verano seco, verano frío
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwa: Clima subtropical de invierno seco (oceánico cálido)
      DescriptionCwa: Clima subtropical de invierno seco (oceánico cálido)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwb: Clima templado de montaña con invierno seco
      DescriptionCwb: Clima templado de montaña con invierno seco
      ValueCwc: Clima subalpino (frío) subhúmedo de alta montaña (oceánico subpolar)
      DescriptionCwc: Clima subalpino (frío) subhúmedo de alta montaña (oceánico subpolar)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfa: Clima subtropical húmedo
      DescriptionCfa: Clima subtropical húmedo
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfb: Clima oceánico templado (húmedo de montaña)
      DescriptionCfb: Clima oceánico templado (húmedo de montaña)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfc: Clima oceánico frío (subpolar)
      DescriptionCfc: Clima oceánico frío (subpolar)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsa: Clima continental templado cálido, de verano seco y cálido
      DescriptionDsa: Clima continental templado cálido, de verano seco y cálido
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsb: Clima continental hemiboreal, de verano seco y fresco
      DescriptionDsb: Clima continental hemiboreal, de verano seco y fresco
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsc: Clima subártico continental, de verano seco y frío
      DescriptionDsc: Clima subártico continental, de verano seco y frío
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsd: Clima subártico extremo, de verano seco e invierno muy severo
      DescriptionDsd: Clima subártico extremo, de verano seco e invierno muy severo
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwa: Clima continental subhúmedo, de verano cálido e invierno seco
      DescriptionDwa: Clima continental subhúmedo, de verano cálido e invierno seco
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwb: Clima continental subhúmedo, de verano templado e invierno seco
      DescriptionDwb: Clima continental subhúmedo, de verano templado e invierno seco
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwc: Clima subártico monzónico, con veranos frescos e inviernos secos
      DescriptionDwc: Clima subártico monzónico, con veranos frescos e inviernos secos
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfa: Clima continental húmedo de verano cálido, con precipitación durante todo el año
      DescriptionDfa: Clima continental húmedo de verano cálido, con precipitación durante todo el año
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfb: Clima continental húmedo de verano moderado (templado), con precipitación durante todo el año
      DescriptionDfb: Clima continental húmedo de verano moderado (templado), con precipitación durante todo el año
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfc: Clima subártico (subpolar o subalpino) húmedo, con veranos frescos y precipitación todo el año
      DescriptionDfc: Clima subártico (subpolar o subalpino) húmedo, con veranos frescos y precipitación todo el año
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfd: Clima subártico extremo con inviernos hipergélidos y precipitación todo el año
      DescriptionDfd: Clima subártico extremo con inviernos hipergélidos y precipitación todo el año
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueET: Clima de tundra polar
      DescriptionET: Clima de tundra polar
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEF: Clima gélido o glacial
      DescriptionEF: Clima gélido o glacial
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field Key_FR ▼►
    Alias ⇔Key_FR
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔200
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Legend key in French.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueAf: Climat équatorial
      DescriptionAf: Climat équatorial
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAm: Climat équatorial à mousson
      DescriptionAm: Climat équatorial à mousson
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAw: Climat de savane à hiver sec
      DescriptionAw: Climat de savane à hiver sec
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBWh: Climat désertique chaud et sec
      DescriptionBWh: Climat désertique chaud et sec
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBWk: Climat désertique froid et sec
      DescriptionBWk: Climat désertique froid et sec
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBSh: Climat de steppe (semi-aride) sec et chaud
      DescriptionBSh: Climat de steppe (semi-aride) sec et chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBSk: Climat de steppe (semi-aride) sec et froid
      DescriptionBSk: Climat de steppe (semi-aride) sec et froid
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsa: Climat tempéré avec été sec et chaud (méditerranéen)
      DescriptionCsa: Climat tempéré avec été sec et chaud (méditerranéen)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsb: Climat tempéré avec été tempéré (méditerranéen)
      DescriptionCsb: Climat tempéré avec été tempéré (méditerranéen)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCsc: Climat tempéré, été sec, été froid
      DescriptionCsc: Climat tempéré, été sec, été froid
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwa: Climat tempéré avec hiver sec et été chaud
      DescriptionCwa: Climat tempéré avec hiver sec et été chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwb: Climat tempéré avec hiver sec et été tempéré
      DescriptionCwb: Climat tempéré avec hiver sec et été tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwc: Clima subalpino (frío) subhúmedo de alta montaña (oceánico subpolar)
      DescriptionCwc: Clima subalpino (frío) subhúmedo de alta montaña (oceánico subpolar)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCwc: Climat tempéré avec hiver sec et été court et frais
      DescriptionCwc: Climat tempéré avec hiver sec et été court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfa: Climat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été chaud
      DescriptionCfa: Climat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfb: Climat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été tempéré
      DescriptionCfb: Climat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCfc: Climat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été court et frais
      DescriptionCfc: Climat tempéré sans saison sèche avec été court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsa: Climat continental avec été sec et chaud
      DescriptionDsa: Climat continental avec été sec et chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsb: Climat continental avec été sec et tempéré
      DescriptionDsb: Climat continental avec été sec et tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsc: Climat continental avec été sec, court et frais
      DescriptionDsc: Climat continental avec été sec, court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDsd: Climat continental avec été sec et hiver très froid
      DescriptionDsd: Climat continental avec été sec et hiver très froid
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwa: Climat continental avec hiver sec et été chaud
      DescriptionDwa: Climat continental avec hiver sec et été chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwb: Climat continental avec hiver sec et été tempéré
      DescriptionDwb: Climat continental avec hiver sec et été tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDwc: Climat continental avec hiver sec et été court et frais
      DescriptionDwc: Climat continental avec hiver sec et été court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfa: Climat continental sans saison sèche avec été chaud
      DescriptionDfa: Climat continental sans saison sèche avec été chaud
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfb: Climat continental sans saison sèche avec été tempéré
      DescriptionDfb: Climat continental sans saison sèche avec été tempéré
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfc: Climat continental sans saison sèche avec été court et frais
      DescriptionDfc: Climat continental sans saison sèche avec été court et frais
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDfd: Climat continental sans saison sèche avec hiver très froid
      DescriptionDfd: Climat continental sans saison sèche avec hiver très froid
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueET: Climat de la toundra
      DescriptionET: Climat de la toundra
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEF: Climat d'inlandsis (calotte glaciaire)
      DescriptionEF: Climat d'inlandsis (calotte glaciaire)
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation

### Metadata Details ▼►

Metadata language ⇔English (UNITED STATES)
Metadata character setutf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format
Metadata identifierNAatlas_5.01_metadata
Scope of the data described by the metadatadataset
Scope name ⇔dataset
Last update2021-11-08
ArcGIS metadata properties
  Metadata formatArcGIS 1.0
  Standard or profile used to edit metadataISO19115_3
  Created in ArcGIS for the item2021-11-08 16:35:24
  Last modified in ArcGIS for the item2025-09-18 19:52:17
  Automatic updates
    Have been performedYes
    Last update2025-09-12 20:42:56

### Metadata Contacts ▼►

Metadata contact - point of contact
  Individual's nameDominique Croteau
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionProject Lead, Geospatial and Environmental Information
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
Metadata contact - resource provider
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Metadata Maintenance ▼►

Maintenance
  Update frequencyirregular
  Maintenance contact - resource provider
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
      Contact information ▼►
        Phone
          Voice+1 514 350 4300
          Fax+1 438 701 1434
        Address
          Typephysical
          Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
          CityMontreal
          Administrative areaQuebec
          Postal codeH3B 4L4
          CountryCA
          e-mail address info@cec.org
        Online resource
          Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Metadata Constraints ▼►

Constraints
  Limitations of use

        None. Acknowledgment of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation and/or Beck, H. (2018) et al. would be appreciated in products derived from these data.

Legal constraints
  Limitations of use

        This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.