Tropical climate
Tropical Climate
A Tropical Climate (pronounced: trɒpɪkəl klaɪmɪt) is a type of climate typical in the tropics. It is a non-arid climate in which all twelve months have mean temperatures of at least 18 °C (64.4 °F).
Etymology
The term "tropical" comes from the Greek word "tropikos," which means "turn." It refers to the 'turning' of the Sun at the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
Characteristics
Tropical climates are characterized by constant high temperature (at sea level and low elevations) — all twelve months of the year have average temperatures of 18 °C (64.4 °F) or higher. They are often located near the equator.
There are three types of tropical climates: Tropical Rainforest Climate (Af), Tropical Monsoon Climate (Am), and Tropical Wet and Dry Climate (Aw).
Tropical Rainforest Climate
The Tropical Rainforest Climate (Af) is a type of tropical climate in which there is no dry season. All months have average precipitation of at least 60 mm.
Tropical Monsoon Climate
The Tropical Monsoon Climate (Am) is a type of tropical climate that has a short dry season. The dry season occurs in the low-sun season.
Tropical Wet and Dry Climate
The Tropical Wet and Dry Climate (Aw) or savanna climate is a type of tropical climate that has a pronounced dry season. The dry season occurs in the high-sun season.
Related Terms
This WikiMD.org article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.