Tropical climate
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009797
A climate type characterized by consistently high temperatures throughout the year, with average monthly temperatures above 18 degrees Celsius (64.4 degrees Fahrenheit). These regions experience minimal seasonal temperature variation and are found between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Precipitation patterns vary, leading to subcategories like tropical wet, tropical monsoon, and tropical wet and dry climates.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009797 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Tropical rainy climate; Tropical rain forest climate; Tropical monsoon climate; Tropical savanna climate; Megathermal climate; Climatic classification |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-009797",
"term": "Tropical climate",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A climate type characterized by consistently high temperatures throughout the year, with average monthly temperatures above 18 degrees Celsius (64.4 degrees Fahrenheit). These regions experience minimal seasonal temperature variation and are found between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Precipitation patterns vary, leading to subcategories like tropical wet, tropical monsoon, and tropical wet and dry climates.",
"see_also": [
"tropical rainy climate",
"tropical rain forest climate",
"tropical monsoon climate",
"tropical savanna climate",
"megathermal climate",
"climatic classification"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tropical-climate/"
}
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