The subtropical zone is located near the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. A good example of a subtropical climate zone is found in the Mediterranean region, which includes countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Only a small part of North America is located in the subtropical zone. This part runs through Florida to California. In South America, the subtropical zone encompasses an area between the Andes and the equator.

On the right, you can see the climate diagram of Cairo, Egypt. It is located in Northern Africa, and its climate is characteristic to the subtropical zone. Notice how much the amount of monthly precipitation varies throughout the year. However, even during the rainiest months, the amount of rainfall is still very little.