Locations of Coastal Deserts

Coastal desert biomes occur on the western coasts of continents between 20° and 35° latitude (north and south). Examples include:

• Atacama Desert (South America)
• Namib Desert (Africa)
• Sonoran Desert (North America)
• Baja California & Gulf of California deserts (Mexico)

These regions share cool offshore currents, limited rainfall, and unique adapted ecosystems.