State in brief the characteristic features of the Equatorial Type of Climate.

The characteristic features of the Equatorial Type of Climate are:

1. Equatorial type regions do not experience any season as there is very little change in range of temperature.
2. These regions experience average temperature of 26°C throughout the year with a belt of low pressure. Extensive cloud cover and heavy rainfall prevent any rise in temperature.
3. The annual range of temperature is about 3°C and diurnal temperature range is about 6°C to 8°C.
4. These areas experience heavy torrential rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunder often in the afternoons.
5. Humidity is always high.