Climatic Conditions of Africa:

The climate of Africa ranges from tropical to subarctic on its highest peaks. Its northern half is primarily desert or arid, while its central and southern areas contain both savanna plains and very dense jungle (rainforest) regions. In between, there is a convergence where vegetation patterns such as sahel, and steppe dominate. Africa is the hottest continent on earth; drylands and deserts comprise 60% of the entire land surface.[56] The record for the highest temperature recorded was set in Libya in 1992.

Climatic Conditions of North Africa:

North Africa is a region of climatic extremes. The region is particularly affected by the seasonal movement of the Azores high-pressure cell, which in summer merges with the Iberian high and bars cyclones from entering the Mediterranean, while in winter it moves south over North Africa, permitting their entry. Consequently, in summer Saharan climatic conditions prevail over the whole of North Africa, complete with frequent incursions of the desert's hot desiccating winds. Variously known as the sirocco in Algeria, the chehili in Tunisia, and the chergui in Libya, these winds are accompanied by marked rises in morbidity and mortality. In contrast, winter brings the northern parts moister and cooler Mediterranean climatic conditions, which gradually fade south toward the interior.

Climatic Conditions of South Africa:

South Africa's climatic conditions generally range from Mediterranean in the southwestern corner of South Africa to temperate in the interior plateau, and subtropical in the northeast. A small area in the northwest has a desert climate. Most of the country has warm, sunny days and cool nights. Rainfall generally occurs during summer (November through March), although in the southwest, around Cape Town, rainfall occurs in winter (June to August). Temperatures are influenced by variations in elevation, terrain, and ocean currents more than latitude.

Climatic Conditions of Island:

Trade Winds bring steady sea breezes in to the Caribbean from the northeast year-round, which temper the heat of the sun's rays, so the Windward Islands' weather will always feel milder than the Leewards, and the northeastern sides of most islands will see milder temperatures than the southwest corners. The northeastern sides of the islands are also nearly always the lusher and more heavily precipitated.

Climatic Conditions of Africa