There are over 2 dozen major desert regions in the world and each has its own specific statistics. However, a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of average precipitation each year on average.
Each desert has its particular climate statistics. Please specify a location.
Yes, the 10 inch limit is an average over many years. If a desert begins to receive more than 10 inches of precipitation for many years, it would be removed from the desert classification.
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average.
Every desert is different but a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average. Some deserts receive virtually no rain for decades.
If an area receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain it is considered a desert.
Every desert is different but a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average. Some deserts receive virtually no rain for decades.
If a desert would receive more than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average consistently over many years it would no longer be considered a desert.
A desert receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. Semiarid, or semi desert, receives between 10 inches and 20 inches (500 mm) per year.
It is listed as 5.7 inches long
No, Sedona is not a desert. A desert averages 10 inches of precipitation or less annually. Sedona averages about 16 inches of precipitation annually, so it is officially classified as "semi-arid".
The Sahara desert
Average annual rainfall in the Painted Desert is about 6.36 inches.