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Climate Zones of Asia
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Tropical Rainforest Climate
Regions: Southeast Asia, Parts of South Asia Key Characteristics: High precipitation, consistent temperatures throughout the year
Polar Ice Cap Climate
Regions: High mountain areas (e.g., Himalayas) Key Characteristics: Permanent ice and snow, no monthly average above freezing, minimal precipitation
Tropical Monsoon Climate
Regions: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Key Characteristics: Seasonal reversal in prevailing wind direction, heavy rain during monsoon season
Semi-arid Climate
Regions: Central Asia, Some parts of Middle East Key Characteristics: Hot summers, cold winters, more rain than desert climates
Tundra Climate
Regions: Northern coast of Russia, Arctic parts of Asia Key Characteristics: Cold temperatures, ground frozen year-round, vegetation limited to mosses and lichens
Humid Continental Climate
Regions: Much of Central and Northeastern Asia Key Characteristics: Significant seasonal temperature variations, adequate precipitation
Mediterranean Climate
Regions: Parts of Middle East, Coastal regions Key Characteristics: Mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, favorable for agriculture
Continental Climate
Regions: Central and Northern Asia Key Characteristics: Wide range of temperatures between seasons, moderate precipitation
Subarctic Climate
Regions: Siberia, Northern parts of Asia Key Characteristics: Very cold winters, short cool summers, low precipitation mostly as snow
Warm Summer Continental Climate
Regions: Parts of Northeast Asia Key Characteristics: Warm, humid summers, cold winters, moderate precipitation
Humid Subtropical Climate
Regions: East Coast of China, Parts of Japan, Taiwan Key Characteristics: Hot humid summers, mild winters, plenty of rain
Temperate Oceanic Climate
Regions: Parts of Japan, Certain coastal areas Key Characteristics: Mild temperatures year-round, ample precipitation, rare extreme temperatures
Tropical Wet and Dry Climate
Regions: Parts of India, Southeast Asia Key Characteristics: Seasonal precipitation with a distinct dry season, droughts are common
Wet All Year Climate
Regions: Coastal areas of Southeast Asia Key Characteristics: High precipitation year-round, tropical or subtropical temperatures
Cold Desert Climate
Regions: High-altitude deserts like the Gobi Key Characteristics: Scarce precipitation, cold temperatures, extreme temperature fluctuations
Marine West Coast Climate
Regions: Parts of Asian Russia Key Characteristics: Mild summers and cool winters, frequent cloud cover, ample precipitation
Tropical Savanna Climate
Regions: Parts of India, Sri Lanka Key Characteristics: Seasonal rainfall, high temperatures, distinct dry season
Desert Climate
Regions: Middle East, Arabian Peninsula Key Characteristics: Very low precipitation, extreme temperature fluctuations, sparse vegetation
Highland Climate
Regions: Himalayas, Plateau of Tibet Key Characteristics: Varied climates due to elevation, cooler than surrounding areas, precipitation varies with altitude
Cold Semi-arid Climate
Regions: Parts of Central Asia Key Characteristics: Hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters, steppe vegetation
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