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Climate
Climate
The Sahara
The Sahara
The Sahara Desert has a harsh and arid desert climate characterized by extreme temperatures and very low rainfall.
It experiences high temperatures during the day, often exceeding 100°F (38°C), and significantly cooler, sometimes below freezing, temperatures at night, sometimes even dropping below freezing.
Rainfall is minimal, with many areas receiving less than 2 inches of precipitation annually.
The Sahel
The Sahel
The Sahel's climate is a hot, semi-arid climate. It is characterized by a long, dry season and a short, intense rainy season.
It is a transitional zone between the Sahara Desert to the north and the savannas to the south.
Temperatures are high year-round, with significant variations in rainfall between seasons.
The Sahel region of Africa typically receives an average of 4 to 8 inches of precipitation per year.
The Savanna
The Savanna
The African savanna has a tropical savanna climate.
It is characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons. Temperatures are generally warm to hot year-round, with the dry season being slightly cooler.
Annual rainfall averages between 31 to 59 inches, with the wet season bringing significant rainfall and the dry season characterized by prolonged periods of little to no rain.
The Rainforest
The Rainforest
The climate of Africa's rainforests is generally tropical wet. They are very hot and humid, with high rainfall and little seasonal variation.
Specifically, tropical rainforests, found near the equator, experience consistent temperatures between 68°F and 77°F and receive abundant rainfall throughout the year, typically ranging from 79 to 394 inches annually.
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