1. having moderate humidity; somewhat dry but not arid
Usage: meteorology; geography

Examples

• The subhumid climate of the region supports grasslands but not dense forests.
• Farmers in subhumid areas must carefully manage water resources.
• The subhumid zone receives between 20 and 40 inches of rainfall annually.
• Many prairie ecosystems thrive in subhumid conditions.
• The subhumid climate makes irrigation necessary for most crops.
• Wildlife in subhumid regions has adapted to periodic drought conditions.