Megathermal
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007195
Describing a climate characterized by high temperatures throughout the year, with no distinct cold season. Megathermal regions support the growth of lush, tropical vegetation and are found in equatorial and low-latitude zones. In some climate classifications, this corresponds to environments where the average temperature of the coldest month is 18 °C (64.4 °F) or higher.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007195 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-MET-007195",
"term": "Megathermal",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "Describing a climate characterized by high temperatures throughout the year, with no distinct cold season. Megathermal regions support the growth of lush, tropical vegetation and are found in equatorial and low-latitude zones. In some climate classifications, this corresponds to environments where the average temperature of the coldest month is 18 °C (64.4 °F) or higher.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/megathermal/"
}
Record 5,915 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.