Tropical Wet-and-Dry Climate

"Tropical Wet-and-Dry Climate"

What is the tropical wet and dry climate?

Tropical savanna climate or tropical wet and dry climate is a type of climate that corresponds to the Köppen climate classification categories "Aw" and "As". In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons.

What is the difference between a tropical wet and a tropical wet and dry climate?

Tropical dry climates occur in deserts, while tropical wet climates usually occur along the rainforest belt. Tropical wet and dry climates have a distinct dry season and a distinct wet season. Places that experience tropical wet climates receive enough rainfall to sustain a population of trees.

"Description of Tropical Wet-and-Dry Climate"

Where is the tropical wet and dry climate found?

Tropical Wet/Dry is found near the equator, usually on the outer edges of Tropical Wet climate areas. The largest areas of Tropical Wet/Dry are found in Africa, Brazil, and India. There are only 2 seasons: wet season (summer) and dry season (winter).