Köppenluokitus

Köppenluokitus, also known as the Köppen climate classification system, is a widely used method for categorizing the world's climates. It was developed by the German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen in 1900, and later revised by Köppen himself and his student Rudolf Geiger in 1918 and 1936. The system is based on annual and monthly averages of temperature and precipitation, and it divides the world into five main climate groups: A (tropical), B (dry), C (temperate), D (continental), and E (polar). Each group is further divided into subgroups based on seasonal precipitation and temperature patterns. The Köppen system is used in various fields, including climatology, geography, and ecology, to understand and compare climate patterns across different regions. It provides a simple and effective way to classify climates, making it a valuable tool for researchers and educators alike. Despite its widespread use, the Köppen system has some limitations, such as its reliance on average temperatures and precipitation, which may not fully capture the complexity of local climates. However, it remains a fundamental tool in climate science and continues to be widely used and studied.