Climate Regions World Map

Climate is the term used to describe the longterm weather patterns of a particular place, including factors such as temperature, rainfall, and humidity. Depending on a combination of the three factors, different climate classifcations can be given to various regions of the world.

The usual climate classifications include: rain forest, monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical, humid continental, oceanic, Mediterranean, steppe, subarctic, desert, arctic tundra, and polar ice cap.

Climate is heavily affected by latitude (distance from the equator) and elevation, as well as nearby oceans and ocean currents.

For trivia purposes: Did you know that the hottest temperature ever recorded was in El Azizia, Libya in 1922 -- it was 57.8 degrees C (136 degrees F). Higher temperatures have probably occurred, but were not measured and recorded. I have personally experienced 52 degrees C at the border crossing between Israel and Jordan.

The hottest average annual temperature known to man is in Dalol, Ethiopia, at 34.4°C (93.9°F).

Here are some climate regions world map to show you the various climate classifications.













Here is a world temperature map showing average annual temperatures.



Here is a world rainfall map, showing average annual rainfall in various climate regions.



I hope you found these climate region world maps useful and informative. There is a lot more detailed information about climate classifications available online if you are so inclined to look for it.

Be sure to check back often for new map collections and geographic profiles. See you next time!