A semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not as low as a desert climate. There are different kinds of semi-arid climates, depending on variables such as temperature, and they give rise to different biomes.

Nov 13, 2017 · The semi-arid climate, also known as steppe, is the next driest climate after the desert climate. It receives slightly more rainfall than the desert climate. Steppe climate receives precipitation of between 10 and 20 inches annually, and is often considered the intermediate between the desert and humid climates.

Aug 1, 2018 · Our results in this study indicated the correlation between urban landscape-morphology and LST in a semi-arid city, Shiraz. However, there are some surprising findings in detailed analysis of variables that support following remarks:

Jul 10, 2022 · The SEM results display strong evidence that ULC influences 60 m-scale air temperature variation during the day and night in semi-arid city of Denver. Through different combinations of ULC and regional weather conditions, microsite ambient air temperature can vary from ~2 to 3.4 °C.

Apr 30, 2018 · Semi-arid climates typically receive up to twice the amount of rain than desert regions do — up to 20 inches per year. Semi-arid climates break down into two distinct classifications: hot and cold. Semi-arid climates are also known as steppe climates.

Apr 4, 2022 · Our findings inform urban planners seeking to identify potential hot and cool spots within a semi-arid city and mitigate high urban air temperatures through using ULC withing larger urban climate mitigation strategies.

Semi-arid urban environments are undergoing an increase in both average air temperatures and in the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. Within cities, different composition and densities of urban landcovers (ULC) influence local air temperatures, either mitigating or …

The following cities have a hot semi-arid climate (or BSh, using the Köppen climate classification [1]): 1: The Köppen climate classification is the most widely used classification system in climate science. It was developed at the end of the 19th century by Wladimir Köppen.

Jun 20, 2024 · Semi-arid areas associated with arid deserts can be found in specific locations. In Africa, Asia, and Australia, semi-arid areas occur north and/or south of the deserts. In North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, semi-arid areas are often found inland and at slightly higher elevations.

Dec 17, 2024 · Here, we investigate physical drivers of urban land surface phenology and timing within a semi-arid city (Denver, CO, USA) using four years (2018–2021) of remotely sensed vegetation indices, modelled air temperature, and land cover datasets.