Climate of East and Southeast Asia

The mainland and the insular parts of the region are predominantly temperate and tropical below 35° north latitude. Southern South Korea intersects 35°N. Several of the insular countries, such as Indonesia, straddle or are close to the Equator. Above 35° north latitude, there is more variation, including arid and continental climates.

Typhoons and cyclones frequently strike the countries of this region. Remember from Unit 5 that we call tropical storms cyclones, hurricanes, or typhoons based on their location. See Figure 9.2.

Köppen-Geiger Climate Classification Map

Figure 9.2 Climate of East and Southeast Asia

Figure 9.2 Climate of East and Southeast Asia

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