NOAA's National Weather Service - Glossary (2024)

High Latitudes
With specific reference to zones of geomagnetic activity, "high latitudes" refers to 50º to 80º geomagnetic.
Latitude
(abbrev. LAT) The location north or south in reference to the equator, which is designated at zero (0) degrees. Lines of latitude are parallel to the equator and circle the globe. The North and South poles are at 90 degrees North and South latitude.
Mid-Latitude Areas
Areas between 30o and 60o north and south of the Equator.
Middle Latitudes
1) The latitude belt roughly between 35 and 65 degrees North and South. Also referred to as the temperate region.
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2) With specific reference to zones of geomagnetic activity, "middle latitudes" refers to 20º to 50º geomagnetic

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