where would you find equatorial type of climate in Asia ? what are the characteristics of this type of climate ???
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Many regions close to the equator experience an equatorial climate. These region include:-the Amazon Basin(Africa), Malaysia, Indonesia, and some areas in Northern Australia.
Characteristics of Equatorial Climate are:-
1) High mean annual temperature of about 270°C.
2) High relative humidity of about 80%.
3) Abundant rainfall of 2000mm on average.
4) Double maxima rainfall around April and October each year.
5) Absence of distinct dry season.
The equatorial, hot, wet climate is found between 5° and 10° north and south of the equator. Its greatest extent is found in the lowlands of the Amazon, the Congo, Malaysia and the East IndiesRegions with this climate have the following common climatic characteristics:
low relative humidity and cloud cover.
low frequency and amount of precipitation.
high mean annual temperature.
high monthly temperatures.
high diurnal temperature ranges.
high wind velocities