What is 70 degree latitude?

The 70 degree latitude is a geographic coordinate that refers to a line of latitude 70 degrees north or south of the equator. At this latitude, the weather is generally cold and the climate is characterized by polar or subpolar conditions. This latitude runs through regions including northern Norway, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Greenland, and parts of Canada, Alaska, and Antarctica. The vegetation that is adapted to these regions is usually tundra, mosses, and lichens. The Arctic circle, which is the line of latitude at 66.5 degrees north, lies just south of the 70 degree latitude, making this region part of the Arctic Circle. At this latitude, the length of daylight varies significantly depending on the time of the year. During the summer months, the sun does not set below the horizon, while during the winter months, the region experiences polar night.