Editing v0.31:Climate

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'''Climate''' in Dwarf Fortress is a temperature rating only; actual ground cover is called a {{L|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 {{L|Murky pool}} will dry up immediately. {{L|River}}s are unaffected.

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

Exposed {{L|dwarves}} and {{L|Meat industry|livestock}} may die because of the heat.

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

'''Temperature''': ++

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

'''When embarking in this Region''':
If you lack a {{L|river}}, be sure to dig out a {{L|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 {{L|spring}}, and remain liquid until {{L|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 {{L|river}}, can dig out a {{L|reservoir|cistern}} in the non-freezing seasons. You can also use a source of heat (such as {{L|magma}}) to obtain liquid {{L|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 {{L|Swimming|suddenly submerged}} when the pools thaw later in the spring.

=== <span style="background-color:black;color:{{fgcolor|3:1}};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 {{l|Freezing|main article}} for more details.''
You must use a source of heat ({{L|magma}}) to obtain liquid {{L|water}}. Glacial ice can also be melted. Underground sources of water are recommended.

In extremely cold regions, {{L|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==
*{{L|Weather}}
*{{L|Biome}}s

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