The dry season is a yearly period of low rainfall, especially in the tropics. The weather in the tropics is dominated by the tropical rain belt, which moves from the northern to the southern …

Mar 20, 2025 · Weather in the Southeast this fall and winter is keeping up with the dry part of the La Niña pattern. According to the National Climatic Data Center, precipitation across most of …

Jun 25, 2024 · In tropical climates, the dry season often aligns with winter. In low latitudes, two dry seasons may occur each year, sandwiched between the northward and southward passage of …

Jun 20, 2024 · A wet and dry climate is a type of tropical climate that experiences both wet and dry seasons. It is characterized by an annual rainfall above 39 inches, with the dry season …

Tropical savanna climate or tropical wet and dry climate is a tropical climate sub-type that corresponds to the Köppen climate classification categories Aw (for a dry "winter") and As (for …

1 day ago · Minnesota’s wildfire season is right around the corner - roughly 75% of wildfires in the state burn in April and May. On average, the state sees over 1,500 wildfires each year. What …

Mar 10, 2025 · A near-average February wrapped up a relatively warm and dry winter for the U.S., according to experts from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). …

During El Niño years, dry season precipitation averages below normal. However, the threat of a tropical cyclone is over triple what is normal during El Niño years, so extreme shorter duration …

Mar 4, 2017 · Precipitation varies significantly across the U.S. Late summer and autumn tropical cyclones bring rain, dropping across the Atlantic states and Gulf area. In winter and spring, …

Jun 23, 2024 · During the dry season, dry air flows out to sea, while during the wet season, moist air flows inland from the sea, rises, and produces rain. These two seasons have distinct …