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Tropical
precipitation
There are three basic types of tropical climates within the tropical climate group: tropical rainforest climate (Af), tropical monsoon climate (Am) and tropical wet and dry or savanna climate (Aw or As), which are classified and distinguished by the annual precipitation and the precipitation level of the driest month in those regions.
precipitation of less than 20 inches
precipitation of less than 20 inches
The 'tropical' climate has the greatest precipitation, while the 'desert' climate has the lowest.
precipitation
precipitation
The distribution of annual precipitation
The tropical rainforest receives the most precipitation and the desert receives the least.
Mesoamerica has a tropical highland climate. Tropical highlands have lush vegetation and seasonal temperatures and precipitation. This means they exhibit distinct seasons.
Mesoamerica has a tropical highland climate. Tropical highlands have lush vegetation and seasonal temperatures and precipitation. This means they exhibit distinct seasons.