Atherstone Nature Reserve
- Annual mean
- 21.8 °C
- Warmest month
- January
- Wettest month
- December
Twelve month analysis of atmospheric patterns and climatology recorded at a representative point.
Analysis of the annual climate rhythm at Madikwe Game Reserve based on long-term data collected between 1991 and 2020. This profile details month-by-month averages for temperature extremes, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. Observations are derived from a single representative coordinate at an elevation of 1080 meters to provide consistent climatological context for this wildlife reserve.

Long-term monthly temperature cycles and average daily precipitation patterns across the protected landscape
Analyze average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and daylight hours across the annual cycle
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7 °C15.2° to 37.5° | 3.5 mm/day | 55.9% | 3 m/s | 13.4 hours |
| February | 25.3 °C15.1° to 36.5° | 3.1 mm/day | 56.3% | 2.9 m/s | 12.8 hours |
| March | 23.6 °C12.8° to 35.4° | 2.5 mm/day | 56.7% | 2.8 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| April | 20.3 °C8.2° to 32.2° | 1.4 mm/day | 54.9% | 2.8 m/s | 11.4 hours |
| May | 16.8 °C4.3° to 29.4° | 0.4 mm/day | 46.8% | 2.7 m/s | 10.8 hours |
| June | 13.4 °C1.4° to 26.7° | 0.2 mm/day | 46.9% | 3 m/s | 10.5 hours |
| July | 13.1 °C0.7° to 26.9° | 0 mm/day | 42.8% | 3.1 m/s | 10.6 hours |
| August | 16.4 °C2.5° to 31.6° | 0.1 mm/day | 35.3% | 3.7 m/s | 11.2 hours |
| September | 21.1 °C6.6° to 35.8° | 0.3 mm/day | 31% | 4 m/s | 11.9 hours |
| October | 23.9 °C10.1° to 38.3° | 1.4 mm/day | 38.5% | 4.1 m/s | 12.6 hours |
| November | 24.8 °C11.3° to 38.6° | 2.5 mm/day | 46.5% | 3.9 m/s | 13.2 hours |
| December | 25.6 °C14.3° to 37.8° | 3.5 mm/day | 53.4% | 3.3 m/s | 13.5 hours |
Evaluating long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight across the reserve.
Interactive climate map
Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.
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