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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,025 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed atmospheric records including monthly humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration

Gishwati Forest Monthly Climate Normals, Temperature, and Precipitation Patterns

This analysis presents the monthly climate normals for Gishwati Forest, covering the period from 1991 to 2020. Data represents a single representative point at an elevation of 2024.93 meters and provides a year-long view of average temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight. These metrics offer a consistent basis for understanding the long-term atmospheric patterns characteristic of this location in the Western Province.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing long-term thermal consistency with shifting daily rainfall averages across twelve months

Gishwati Forest Monthly Climate Normals: Annual Temperature and Precipitation Trends

Gishwati Forest maintains highly consistent temperatures year-round, with average monthly means hovering around 17 °C to 18 °C and average daily minimums dipping to about 9.67 °C in July. Climatology records from a representative elevation of 2024.93 meters reveal distinct variation in daily precipitation rates, which decline to a low of 1.21 mm per day in July before peaking at 6.71 mm per day in November.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 6.7 mm/day5°10°15°20°25°30°17°18°18°18°17°17°17°18°18°18°17°17°012345674.24.46.15.54.521.22.54.15.36.74.7JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
17.5 °C
Warmest month
March
Coolest month
June
Wettest month
November
Twelve-month climate

Trace long-term averages for temperatures, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight

Gishwati Forest Monthly Climate: Twelve-Month Weather by Month Comparisons

Evaluating the twelve-month records for Gishwati Forest clarifies how average daily precipitation rates, humidity levels, and wind speeds fluctuate at a representative highland coordinate. Comparing average temperature bounds and calculated daylight hours across the year provides a deeper climatological perspective than annual averages alone can offer.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January17.5 °C11.9° to 24.5°4.2 mm/day78.5%2 m/s12.1 hours
February18.1 °C12.3° to 25.3°4.4 mm/day75.5%2 m/s12.1 hours
March18.2 °C12.5° to 25.3°6.1 mm/day77.4%2 m/s12 hours
April17.6 °C12.2° to 24.3°5.5 mm/day81.9%2.1 m/s12 hours
May17.2 °C11.5° to 23.3°4.5 mm/day82.6%2.4 m/s11.9 hours
June16.8 °C10.6° to 23.1°2 mm/day76.2%2.4 m/s11.9 hours
July16.9 °C9.7° to 23.5°1.2 mm/day69.2%2.4 m/s11.9 hours
August17.6 °C10.5° to 24.4°2.5 mm/day68.3%2.4 m/s11.9 hours
September17.9 °C11.8° to 24.8°4.1 mm/day72.4%2.2 m/s12 hours
October17.5 °C12.1° to 24.6°5.3 mm/day78.3%2.1 m/s12 hours
November17.3 °C12.4° to 23.9°6.7 mm/day81.2%2 m/s12.1 hours
December17.3 °C11.9° to 24°4.7 mm/day80.7%2 m/s12.1 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
June: 16.8 °C
March: 18.2 °C
Change from June to March: +1.4 °C
Precipitation
June: 2 mm/day
March: 6.1 mm/day
Change from June to March: +4.1 mm/day
Daylight
June: 11.9 hours
March: 12 hours
Change from June to March: +0.1 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing baseline averages of temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight duration throughout the year.

Gishwati Forest Monthly Climate Highlights: Warmest, Coolest, and Wettest Months

Geographic data from a representative coordinate highlights the warmest, coolest, wettest, driest, and windiest periods based on calculated baseline averages from 1991 to 2020. Evaluating several variables simultaneously provides a comprehensive look at the seasonal patterns of Gishwati Forest without confusing average monthly trends with localized weather extremes.
Warmest month
March18.2 °C
Coolest month
June16.8 °C
Wettest month
November6.7 mm/day
Driest month
July1.2 mm/day
Most humid month
May82.6%
Windiest month
July2.4 m/s
Longest daylight
December12.1 hours

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Compare Gishwati Forest Climate Patterns with Other National Parks

Exploring the monthly climate profiles of regional conservation zones and national parks offers crucial geographic context after examining Gishwati Forest. Comparing standardized data for long-term temperature, precipitation rhythms, humidity, wind, and daylight across different terrain types reveals how regional landscapes shape local atmospheric patterns.
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