Tucson has a desert climate (Köppen BWh), with two major seasons, summer and winter; plus three minor seasons: fall, spring, and the monsoon. Tucson averages 11.8 inches (299.7 mm) of precipitation per year, more than most other locations with desert climates, but it still qualifies due to its high evapotranspiration; in other words, it experiences a high net loss of water. A similar scenario is seen in Alice Springs, Australia, which averages 11 inches (279.4 mm) a year, but has a desert climate.
Tucson has a desert climate ( Köppen BWh ) , with two major seasons , summer and winter ; plus three minor seasons : fall , spring , and the monsoon . Tucson averages 11.8 inches ( 299.7 mm ) of precipitation per year , more than most other locations with desert climates , but it still qualifies due to its high evapotranspiration ; in other words , it experiences a high net loss of water . A similar scenario is seen in Alice Springs , Australia , which averages 11 inches ( 279.4 mm ) a year , but has a desert climate .
What kind of climate is Tuscon?
What kind of climate is Tuscon ?
desert
desert