aridtropical
Aridtropical is a descriptive term used to refer to hot, dry climates that occur within tropical latitudes. It is not a formal category in the major climate classification schemes (such as Köppen), but appears in regional or ecological literature to emphasize that arid conditions occur inside the tropics rather than in subtropical or temperate zones.
Climate characteristics: In aridtropical zones, temperatures are high year round, with little seasonal variation in means.
Geographic distribution: Areas labeled aridtropical include portions of the Sahara and the Arabian Peninsula, the Sahel
Ecology and human impact: Vegetation is sparse and well adapted to drought; soils can be infertile or
See also: Arid climate, Tropical climate, Köppen climate classification, Desert, Savanna.