Climate profileSouth Africa
Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
- Annual mean
- 16.5 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- November
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals878 m source elevationNASA POWER
Detailed twelve-month profiles of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight.
Karoo National Park Monthly Climate Normals: Long-term Atmospheric Averages and Patterns
The provided data displays monthly climate normals for a representative point within Karoo National Park, based on NASA POWER records from 1991 to 2020. These measurements characterize the long-term annual atmospheric rhythm, including average daily temperature trends, precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. Readers can compare month-by-month values to understand the typical climatological conditions observed at this elevation.
Annual climate pattern
Comparing twelve months of thermal ranges and average daily precipitation rates across the calendar
Karoo National Park Annual Climate: Monthly Average Temperature and Precipitation Patterns
Long-term climate records for Karoo National Park show average mean temperatures peaking in January at 24.55 degrees Celsius before declining to a July low of 10.63 degrees Celsius. Average daily precipitation at the representative coordinate varies from a low of 0.38 millimeters in June to a high of 1.39 millimeters in February, based on historical observations from 1991 to 2020.
- Annual mean
- 17.8 °C
- Warmest month
- January
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- February
Twelve-month climate
Analyze average seasonal shifts across temperature bounds, daily precipitation, and calculated daylight
Karoo National Park Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Comparison
Comparing twelve months of historical climatology data at a representative coordinate reveals the distinct seasonal shifts in Karoo National Park. Tracking average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours provides a complete baseline of the regional atmosphere across the calendar year.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6 °C10.3° to 40.9° | 1.2 mm/day | 44.7% | 4.8 m/s | 13.9 hours |
| February | 24.4 °C11° to 40.1° | 1.4 mm/day | 46.4% | 4.5 m/s | 13.2 hours |
| March | 22 °C8.3° to 38.3° | 1.4 mm/day | 48.9% | 4.3 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| April | 18 °C4.7° to 33.9° | 0.9 mm/day | 50.8% | 4.4 m/s | 11.2 hours |
| May | 14.4 °C2.5° to 29.7° | 0.6 mm/day | 51.1% | 4.7 m/s | 10.3 hours |
| June | 10.9 °C0.2° to 25.6° | 0.4 mm/day | 54% | 5.2 m/s | 9.9 hours |
| July | 10.6 °C-0.8° to 25.6° | 0.4 mm/day | 51.9% | 5.3 m/s | 10.1 hours |
| August | 12 °C0.1° to 29.5° | 0.6 mm/day | 50.7% | 5.1 m/s | 10.9 hours |
| September | 15.3 °C2.2° to 33.7° | 0.5 mm/day | 47% | 4.9 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| October | 18.3 °C4.1° to 36.4° | 0.9 mm/day | 46.6% | 4.9 m/s | 12.8 hours |
| November | 20.5 °C6.1° to 39° | 1.1 mm/day | 45% | 5 m/s | 13.7 hours |
| December | 23.2 °C9° to 40° | 1.1 mm/day | 44.1% | 4.9 m/s | 14.1 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
- July: 10.6 °C
- January: 24.6 °C
- Change from July to January: +13.9 °C
- Precipitation
- July: 0.4 mm/day
- January: 1.2 mm/day
- Change from July to January: +0.8 mm/day
- Daylight
- July: 10.1 hours
- January: 13.9 hours
- Change from July to January: +3.7 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Comparing long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation rate, and daylight duration.
Karoo National Park Warmest, Coolest, and Wettest Month Climate Highlights
Analyzing long-term climatology from a representative coordinate in Karoo National Park reveals calculated contrasts between the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months. Comparing monthly averages for relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration helps clarify the broader seasonal cycles across the protected Western Cape landscape.
- Warmest month
- January24.6 °C
- Coolest month
- July10.6 °C
- Wettest month
- February1.4 mm/day
- Driest month
- June0.4 mm/day
- Most humid month
- June54%
- Windiest month
- July5.3 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December14.1 hours
Interactive climate map
National park climate map
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Compare Karoo National Park Climate Profiles with Other Protected Areas
Transitioning from the semi-arid environment of Karoo National Park to other protected area profiles allows for direct regional comparison of annual atmospheric conditions. Standardized data charts facilitate a structured analysis of long-term monthly temperature averages, precipitation rhythms, humidity levels, wind patterns, and daylight hours across diverse conservation landscapes.
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