**Temperate Cyclones:**
– **Formation:** Occur in mid-latitudes (30°-60°) due to the interaction of different air masses, often involving cold and warm fronts.
– **Structure:** Have a complex structure with multiple fronts and more asymmetric wind circulation.
– **Size:** Generally larger, spanning hundreds to over a thousand kilometers.
– **Energy Source:** Derive energy from temperature contrasts between air masses.
– **Weather:** Associated with diverse weather conditions (rain, snow, sleet, strong winds) and prolonged precipitation.
– **Seasonality:** Can occur year-round but are more common in fall, winter, and spring.
– **Impact Areas:** Affect mid-latitude regions like North America, Europe, and Asia.

**Tropical Cyclones:**
– **Formation:** Occur in tropical/subtropical regions (5°-30°) over warm ocean waters, gaining strength from heat and moisture.
– **Structure:** Have a symmetric structure with a well-defined eye, eyewall, and spiral rainbands.
– **Size:** Smaller, typically 100-500 kilometers in diameter.
– **Energy Source:** Derive energy from latent heat released during moist air condensation.
– **Weather:** Associated with heavy rainfall, strong winds, thunderstorms, and storm surges, leading to severe flooding and damage.
– **Seasonality:** Form during late summer and early fall when ocean temperatures are warmest (e.g., Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 to November 30).
– **Impact Areas:** Affect tropical and subtropical regions, including the Americas, Southeast Asia, Indian subcontinent, and Pacific Islands.

These cyclones differ in formation, structure, size, energy source, weather impacts, seasonality, and regions affected.