Editing v0.34:Climate

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'''Climate''' in Dwarf Fortress is a temperature rating only; actual ground cover is called a [[Biome|biome]].  In order from hottest to coldest, they are:

''Note: If temperature is turned off, none of the mentioned effects will occur.''

=== <span style="background-color:black;color:{{fgcolor|4:1}};font-family:Courier New">Scorching</span> ===

'''Temperature:''' +++

'''Availability of water:'''
Any existing [[Murky pool]] will dry up immediately. [[River]]s are unaffected.

'''When embarking in this Region:'''
If no river or [[ocean]] is available, it is hard to survive in this climate. Your only chance is to find a cave with water.

In extremely hot regions (above 110°F), [[dwarves]] and livestock may die from the heat (specifically, the fat in their bodies will ''melt'', causing them to bleed to death) if they remain outdoors for extended periods of time.

=== <span style="background-color:black;color:{{fgcolor|4:1}};font-family:Courier New">Hot</span>===

'''Temperature''': ++

'''Availability of water''':
In dry biomes, [[Murky pool]] may evaporate during dry [[season]]s (usually [[summer]]). But they can be refilled by [[rain]].
[[River]]s are unaffected.

'''When embarking in this Region''':
If you lack a [[river]], be sure to dig out a [[reservoir|cistern]] before summer is upon you.

=== <span style="background-color:black;color:{{fgcolor|6:1}};font-family:Courier New">Warm</span>===

'''Temperature''': +

'''Availability of water''':
Any water source can be used during the whole year. This makes it the easiest climate to embark on. Very rarely, especially when very close to the edge of a Temperate biome, one can have an extremely brief period of water freezing, usually only lasting a few days, thus providing no danger of death by thirst.

'''When embarking in this Region''':
Nothing of note.

=== <span style="background-color:black;color:{{fgcolor|2:0}};font-family:Courier New">Temperate</span>===

'''Temperature''': -

'''Availability of water''':
Surface pools and rivers will freeze for part of the year.  The length of the freeze varies: They may start out frozen, thaw sometime during [[spring]], and remain liquid until [[winter]], or they may start out liquid and freeze for only a month or so in winter.

'''When embarking in this Region''':
If you lack a [[river]], you can dig out a [[reservoir|cistern]] in the non-freezing seasons. You can also use a source of heat (such as [[magma]]) to obtain liquid [[water]]. If the ground is covered in snow when you arrive, be sure to scout out the surface pools so that your none of your dwarves find themselves [[Swimming|suddenly submerged]] when the pools thaw later in the spring.

=== <span style="background-color:black;color:{{fgcolor|1:1}};font-family:Courier New">Cold</span>===

'''Temperature''': --

'''Availability of water''':
Surface pools and rivers are usually frozen but can thaw for a few months each year.

'''When embarking in this Region''':
The same measures as in temperate biomes can be taken.

=== <span style="background-color:black;color:{{fgcolor|3:1}};font-family:Courier New">Freezing</span>===

'''Temperature:''' ---

'''Availability of water:'''
Surface pools and rivers remain frozen throughout the year in the majority of maps. 

'''When embarking in this Region:'''
:''See the [[Freezing|main article]] for more details.''
You must use a source of heat ([[magma]]) to obtain liquid [[water]]. Glacial ice can also be melted. Underground sources of water are recommended.

In extremely cold regions (below -68°F), [[dwarves]] and livestock may succumb to frostbite if they remain outdoors for extended periods of time.

==WARNING:==
Occasionally biomes may make claims to be hotter or colder than they really are.  For example: some "Freezing" biomes may occasionally thaw.

==See also==
*[[Weather]]
*[[Biome]]s

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