Climate profileSouth Africa
Witsand Nature Reserve
- Annual mean
- 19.4 °C
- Warmest month
- January
- Wettest month
- January
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals799 m source elevationNASA POWER
Annual profiles for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight hours
Augrabies Falls National Park Monthly Climate Normals and Atmospheric Measurements
These monthly climate normals characterize long-term atmospheric patterns at a representative coordinate within Augrabies Falls National Park. Based on data from 1991 to 2020, the profile provides averages for daily precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration to support geographic and environmental comparison. Measurements represent a specific sample point and do not reflect localized variations across the broader park landscape.
Annual climate pattern
Comparing twelve months of thermal variation and average daily precipitation
Annual Climate and Monthly Temperature Patterns in Augrabies Falls National Park
Long-term data for Augrabies Falls National Park reveals a wide thermal range, with average monthly means peaking near 28 degrees Celsius in January and falling to roughly 12 degrees Celsius in July. Based on climatology from 1991 through 2020 at a representative elevation, average daily precipitation remains extremely low, peaking in March at only about one millimeter per day.
- Annual mean
- 20.9 °C
- Warmest month
- January
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- March
Twelve-month climate
Track monthly temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight across the region.
Augrabies Falls National Park Climate: Complete Twelve-Month Weather Normals and Averages
Climatological averages compiled from 1991 to 2020 at a representative elevation of 799.4 meters establish the baseline patterns for Augrabies Falls National Park. Comparing monthly average temperature bounds alongside daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours reveals the gradual shifts in the local desert climate.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8 °C13.7° to 41.9° | 0.9 mm/day | 28% | 4 m/s | 13.6 hours |
| February | 28.4 °C14.3° to 41° | 0.9 mm/day | 31.2% | 3.7 m/s | 13 hours |
| March | 26 °C11.3° to 39.1° | 1 mm/day | 33.8% | 3.7 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| April | 21.1 °C6.8° to 35° | 0.5 mm/day | 38.5% | 3.9 m/s | 11.3 hours |
| May | 16.5 °C3.2° to 31° | 0.3 mm/day | 40.2% | 3.9 m/s | 10.6 hours |
| June | 12.2 °C0.5° to 26.8° | 0.1 mm/day | 45.6% | 4.2 m/s | 10.2 hours |
| July | 11.9 °C-0.3° to 26.7° | 0.1 mm/day | 43.7% | 4.4 m/s | 10.4 hours |
| August | 13.8 °C0.3° to 31.1° | 0.1 mm/day | 38.5% | 4.3 m/s | 11 hours |
| September | 18.2 °C3.5° to 35.9° | 0.1 mm/day | 31.3% | 4.3 m/s | 11.9 hours |
| October | 22.2 °C6.6° to 38.4° | 0.3 mm/day | 28.8% | 4.5 m/s | 12.7 hours |
| November | 24.8 °C8.7° to 40.5° | 0.4 mm/day | 26% | 4.5 m/s | 13.5 hours |
| December | 27.4 °C12.5° to 41.1° | 0.5 mm/day | 25.8% | 4.3 m/s | 13.8 hours |
Compare two months
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
- Mean temperature
- July: 11.9 °C
- January: 28.8 °C
- Change from July to January: +16.9 °C
- Precipitation
- July: 0.1 mm/day
- January: 0.9 mm/day
- Change from July to January: +0.8 mm/day
- Daylight
- July: 10.4 hours
- January: 13.6 hours
- Change from July to January: +3.2 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Comparing long term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, relative humidity, and daylight.
Annual Climate Highlights and Calculated Monthly Averages for Augrabies Falls National Park
Modelled climatology from a representative coordinate highlights the annual cycle by identifying which months feature the highest and lowest averages for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Calculated baselines reflect long term monthly trends from a thirty year observation period rather than absolute weather records or uniform conditions across the entire reserve.
- Warmest month
- January28.8 °C
- Coolest month
- July11.9 °C
- Wettest month
- March1 mm/day
- Driest month
- August0.1 mm/day
- Most humid month
- June45.6%
- Windiest month
- November4.5 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December13.8 hours
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Standardized weather profiles provide a framework to compare the seasonal shifts of Augrabies Falls National Park with monthly averages from other protected areas. Studying long term temperature ranges, precipitation rhythms, and wind patterns across different landscapes clarifies how regional geography shapes diverse conservation zones.
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