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of low annual mean temperatures, generally between 0 C and 14 C which experiences short summers and has a potential evaporation between 14 cm and 43 cm. A mesothermal climate lacks persistent heat or persistent cold, with potential evaporation between 57 cm and 114 cm. A megathermal climate is one with persistent high temperatures and abundant rainfall, with potential annual evaporation in excess of 114 cm.