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A semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not as low as a desert climate. There are different kinds of semi-arid climates, depending on variables such as temperature, and they give rise to different biomes.
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Apr 30, 2018 · Semi-arid climates typically receive up to twice the amount of rain than desert regions do -- up to 20 inches per year. Semi-arid climates break down into two distinct classifications: hot and cold. Semi-arid climates are also known as steppe climates.
- Eric Moll
Nov 13, 2017 · The semi-arid climate, also known as steppe, is the next driest climate after the desert climate. It receives slightly more rainfall than the desert climate. Steppe climate receives precipitation of between 10 and 20 inches annually, and is often considered the intermediate between the desert and humid climates.
- John Misachi
- Tropical (A) It’s warm all year round for tropical climates. You can typically find this type of climate near the equator from 15°N to 15°S latitude.
- Dry (B) Dry climates are the only category in the Koppen climate classification that isn’t entirely based on temperature. They are characterized by having a shortage of water with a low annual mean precipitation rate because water evaporates quickly from its temperatures.
- Temperate (C) Temperate climate types take the middle road for average temperature. These types of climates are common along the edge of continents. For example, coastal locations have moderate changes in temperature with mild winters and summers.
- Continental (D) Continental climates are usually situated in the interior of continents. They have at least one month with an average temperature below 0°C.
There are two dry climate types: arid and semiarid. Most arid climates receive 10 to 30 centimeters (four to 12 inches) of rain each year, and semiarid climates receive enough to support extensive grasslands .
The Köppen climate classification divides climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are A (tropical), B (arid), C (temperate), D (continental), and E (polar).
Semi-aridity is a comparative term, implying a moisture state intermediate between truly arid conditions, and others that are more humid.
