climatic subtypes

Tropical Climates

Climates characterized by high temperatures year-round (greater than 18°C) and high humidity.

Tropical Rainforest

A subtype of tropical climate with consistent rainfall.

Tropical Monsoon

A subtype of tropical climate with seasonal heavy rainfall.

Tropical Savanna

A subtype of tropical climate featuring a dry season with grasslands.

Dry Climates

Climates with low precipitation and high evaporation.

Desert (Arid)

A subtype of dry climate that is extremely dry.

Steppe (Semi-Arid)

A subtype of dry climate characterized by grassland with seasonal rainfall.

Temperate Climates

Climates with moderate temperatures and distinct seasons.

Mediterranean Climate

A subtype of temperate climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Humid Subtropical

A subtype of temperate climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Marine West Coast

A subtype of temperate climate with mild temperatures and high precipitation year-round.

Continental Climates

Climates exhibiting large temperature variations, warm to cool summers, and cold winters.

Humid Continental

A subtype of continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.

Subarctic (Taiga)

A subtype of continental climate with short, cool summers and long, very cold winters.

Polar Climates

Climates that are very cold year-round and have low precipitation.

Tundra

A subtype of polar climate characterized by a short growing season and permafrost.

Ice Cap

A subtype of polar climate with permanent ice cover.

Highland Climates

Climates dependent on altitude, featuring cooler temperatures and variable precipitation.

Highland Climate Subtypes

Highland climates vary greatly with elevation.