Climate

Climate

Of or pertaining to the particular type of environment that exists in an area. It classifies temperature, rainfall, vegetation, as well as the natural geography of an area.

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megathermal climate

Natural environment; Climate

Climates with high temperatures all months of the year and an average temperature of 18°C.

tropical rainforest climate

Natural environment; Climate

Areas with an average monthly precipitation of 60mm qualify as having a tropical rainforest climate. These are usually within 5-10° latitude of the equator.

tropical monsoon climate

Natural environment; Climate

Southern Asian and West African climate with monsoon winds and inconstant precipitation.

tropical savanna climate

Natural environment; Climate

Tropical climates with a clear and pronounced dry season.

tropical wet and dry climate

Natural environment; Climate

Tropical climates with a clear and pronounced dry season.

dry climate

Natural environment; Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, these are climates where the precipitation is less than potential evapotranspiration.

desert climate

Natural environment; Climate

Climates at the lower end of the 'dry climate' classification (within the Köppen climate classification) in terms of precipitation are desert climates.