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| Hot Desert Climate Map Taken From Köppen Classification System |
| Location (From Equator) |
15° - 28°
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|---|---|
| Average Temperature |
18°C / 64°F
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| Annual Climate |
Hot and Dry
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| Example Places |
Great Basin, Gobi, Sahara, Kalahari
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| Can I Produce Good Wine? |
Possible, but costy
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The air in desert climate is immensely dry, due to the fact that evaporation happens at a faster rate than precipitation. Meaning, more air is being evaporated than rainfall frequency, causing the air to be dry.
Establishing a winery in a desert is still possible, however, one should be prepared in investing a large portion of money on irrigation system. Sprinkler system is highly not recommended, because the water sprayed in the air will evaporate, causing a large amount of water to be lost. Drip irrigation is used in dry climates where the hoses are buried in the soil or laying on the surface decreasing evaporation losses
A winery located in Prosser, Washington named Desert Wind Winery exhibits a desert climate and had produced quality wine rated '90 points' by Wine Spectator. Visit their website by clicking here.
All information was taken from The Geography of Wine: How Landscapes, Cultures, Terroir, and the Weather Make a Good Drop
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