A climatic zone (temperate zone) with moderate temperatures — not extremely hot or cold — often characterized by distinct seasons.
日本の大部分は温帯に属しており、春夏秋冬の季節がある。
Most of Japan is in the temperate zone and has the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
温暖化の影響で、温帯の一部でも気候が変わりつつある。
Due to global warming, the climate is changing even in parts of the temperate zone.
温帯気候では、年間の降水量や気温の差が地域によって大きく異なる。
In temperate climates, annual precipitation and temperature differences vary greatly by region.