noun
- a region of the earth located between the tropics and the polar regions, typically between 30° and 60° latitude
Usage: geography
adjective
- relating to or located in the middle latitudes
Usage: geography
Examples
- Most of the United States lies in the midlatitude zone.
- Midlatitude regions experience four distinct seasons.
- The jet stream flows through midlatitude areas.
- Midlatitude climates are characterized by moderate temperatures.
- Weather patterns in midlatitude regions are highly variable.
- Many major cities are located in midlatitude zones.