desert climates
Hot, rainless regions
Desert climates are characterized by extremely low precipitation—typically less than ten inches annually—and wide temperature swings between day and night.
Hot deserts like the Sahara bake during the day and cool sharply after sunset; cold deserts like the Gobi add harsh winters.
Vegetation is sparse, and humidity stays low year-round.
Phoenix has a desert climate with summer temperatures exceeding 110 degrees.
- xerophytesDrought-tolerant plant species
- aridityAbsence of moisture
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- arid climatesRegions with minimal rainfall
- scorching heatIntense, burning temperatures
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