This document provides information about the climates found in Africa. It discusses that Africa has a variety of climates, including Mediterranean, rainforest, savanna, steppe, and desert climates. Key details are provided about the typical temperatures, precipitation levels, and seasonal patterns associated with each climate type. Students are instructed to take notes on the climates of Africa for an upcoming quiz.

1. Climates of Africa
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information about the climates found in Africa.
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2. Climates in Africa
Africa has a variety of climates.
The continent has few mountain ranges to act as
barriers
Several ocean currents help keep the climates stable

3. Climates in Africa
Average African temperatures range from 94°F in
Ethiopia to 51°F in Morocco
Average precipitation ranges from 404 inches in
Cameroon to 0.1 inches in the Sudan
Sudan
Cameroon

4. Climates in Africa
Mediterranean Climates
Found in the northwest and southwest regions of Africa
Mild temperatures, wet winters
and dry summers

5. Climates in Africa
Rainforest Climates
Found in the central part of Africa and Madagascar
Average temperature is 80°F
Average rainfall is 70 inches
per year

6. Climates in Africa
Savanna Climates
Found north and south of the rainforest area
Hot region like a tropical rainforest
Only receives major rainfall ½ of the
year and dry season the other
half

7. Climates in Africa
Steppe Climates
Found farther away from the equator, both north and
south
Rainfall is about 15 inches per
year
Most the rain is received in one
season

8. Climates in Africa
Desert Climates
Africa has massive desert regions
Sahara, Horn, Kalahari and Namib
deserts
Average rainfall is less than
10 inches per year
Temperatures range from over
90°F in the summer to
below freezing in the
winter