What Is the Average Temperature of a Tropical Dry Forest?
The average temperature in a tropical dry forest is approximately 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures are generally higher during most months of the year in these regions.
A tropical dry forest is a region with a several-month-long dry season and brief periods of a wet season, during which there is significant rainfall. The lack of precipitation during most of the year is what produces the dry forest climate. On average, 10 to 80 inches of rain fall each year in the wet season.
Plants and animals that live in these regions have several adaptations to withstand the climate extremes. Most trees are deciduous; dropping leaves allows them to conserve water usage during the dry season. Insects engage in a type of hibernation to limit their need for water.
