In a hot low-latitude desert,the greatest drought occurs during the winter because the ITCZ changes positions.

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In a hot low-latitude desert, the greatest drought typically occurs during the summer months because of high pressure systems that suppress precipitation. The ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone) does play a role in a desert's climate, but it generally has more influence on tropical rainforest and savannah climates.

In a Hot Low-Latitude Desert,the Greatest Drought Occurs During the Winter