According to koppen which climate type are determined by temperature and which are determined by precipitation
According to the Köppen climate classification system, the climate types that are primarily determined by temperature include:
1. Tropical Rainforest (Af): These regions have high temperatures throughout the year, with no significant seasonal temperature variations.
2. Tropical Monsoon (Am): These regions also have high temperatures, but they experience seasonal temperature variations. They are characterized by a distinct dry season followed by a wet season.
3. Dry (Desert and Semi-Arid) Climate (B): These regions have high temperatures, but they are primarily determined by the lack of precipitation. Deserts (BWh) have very little rainfall, while semi-arid regions (BSh) receive more rainfall but still have limited precipitation.
4. Mediterranean Climate (Csa, Csb): These regions have mild winters and hot summers, primarily influenced by temperature. However, they also experience a seasonal pattern of precipitation, with wet winters and dry summers.
On the other hand, the climate types that are primarily determined by precipitation include:
1. Tropical Savanna (Aw): These regions have a distinct dry season and wet season, with high temperatures throughout the year. Precipitation patterns primarily determine whether a specific area falls into the tropical rainforest or tropical savanna category.
2. Humid Subtropical Climate (Cfa, Cwa): These regions have hot and often humid summers, as well as mild to cool winters. The precipitation patterns vary depending on whether it is the Cfa (no dry season) or Cwa (dry winter season) subcategory.
3. Oceanic Climate (Cfb, Cfc): These regions typically have mild temperatures throughout the year, influenced by oceanic currents. Precipitation patterns are more important in determining this climate type, with relatively high rainfall occurring throughout the year.
4. Humid Continental Climate (Dfa, Dfb, Dwa, Dwb): These regions have distinct seasons, with hot or warm summers and cold winters. The precipitation patterns, rather than temperature, play a more significant role in determining these climate types.
5. Subarctic and Tundra Climate (Dfc, Dfd, ET): These regions have extremely cold winters and cool summers, with precipitation patterns affecting whether an area is classified as subarctic or tundra.