Desert climate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004944",
  "term": "Desert climate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A climate classification characterized by extremely low annual precipitation and high potential evapotranspiration, leading to a severe moisture deficit. These climates are found in regions dominated by subtropical high-pressure systems or in rain shadows. The Köppen climate classification designates these as BWh (hot desert) or BWk (cold desert).",
  "synonyms": [
    "arid climate"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/desert-climate/"
}