Climate profileBotswana
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Annual mean
- 23.7 °C
- Warmest month
- November
- Wettest month
- January
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals937 m source elevationNASA POWER
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Nxai Pan National Park Monthly Climate Normals, Weather Patterns, and Atmospheric Data
Review long-term monthly climate normals for Nxai Pan National Park in Botswana, based on a representative coordinate and the 1991 to 2020 climatology period. These measurements include average minimum and maximum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and daylight hours. The provided records offer a consistent atmospheric profile to compare environmental conditions through each month of the calendar year.
Annual climate pattern
Analyzing the relationship between thermal ranges and average daily precipitation rates across twelve months
Annual Climate Patterns and Monthly Temperatures in Nxai Pan National Park
Long term monthly averages show peak warmth in November with average maximums of 40.72 degrees Celsius, while July brings cooler conditions as average minimums drop to 4.75 degrees Celsius. Average daily precipitation rates reach their highest levels in January at 4.13 millimeters, tapering to near zero during dry mid year periods according to thirty year climatology data.
- Annual mean
- 24 °C
- Warmest month
- November
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- January
Twelve-month climate
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Nxai Pan National Park Monthly Climate and Twelve-Month Weather Normals
Analyzing month-by-month historical data allows for a precise comparison of average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates across a twelve-month cycle. Integrating relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours alongside primary temperature bounds establishes a reliable scientific profile of the local climate at the representative elevation.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1 °C17.6° to 38.1° | 4.1 mm/day | 55.2% | 3.9 m/s | 13.1 hours |
| February | 26.5 °C17.5° to 37° | 3.6 mm/day | 56.5% | 3.7 m/s | 12.7 hours |
| March | 26 °C16.3° to 36.4° | 2.1 mm/day | 52.5% | 3.7 m/s | 12.1 hours |
| April | 24 °C12.6° to 34.8° | 0.7 mm/day | 44.1% | 3.8 m/s | 11.5 hours |
| May | 20.5 °C8.5° to 32.7° | 0.1 mm/day | 37% | 3.7 m/s | 11.1 hours |
| June | 17.4 °C5.3° to 30.2° | 0.1 mm/day | 38.4% | 3.7 m/s | 10.8 hours |
| July | 16.7 °C4.8° to 29.9° | 0 mm/day | 36.9% | 4.1 m/s | 10.9 hours |
| August | 20.1 °C6.5° to 34° | 0 mm/day | 29.4% | 4.2 m/s | 11.3 hours |
| September | 24.7 °C10.8° to 38.1° | 0.1 mm/day | 25.1% | 4.6 m/s | 11.9 hours |
| October | 28.3 °C15.5° to 40.4° | 0.6 mm/day | 27.9% | 5 m/s | 12.5 hours |
| November | 28.6 °C17° to 40.7° | 1.9 mm/day | 38.9% | 4.3 m/s | 13 hours |
| December | 27.8 °C18.2° to 39.3° | 3.3 mm/day | 50.2% | 3.9 m/s | 13.2 hours |
Compare two months
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- Mean temperature
- July: 16.7 °C
- November: 28.6 °C
- Change from July to November: +11.9 °C
- Precipitation
- July: 0 mm/day
- November: 1.9 mm/day
- Change from July to November: +1.9 mm/day
- Daylight
- July: 10.9 hours
- November: 13 hours
- Change from July to November: +2.1 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Tracing long-term average variations in temperature, precipitation, and daylight across the year
Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Averages for Nxai Pan National Park
Long-term climate baseline records from a representative coordinate reveal how key metrics like wind speed, humidity, and daily precipitation rate fluctuate throughout the annual cycle. Comparing these calculated monthly averages, from the warmest and coolest months to the wettest and driest periods, establishes a clear geographic overview of the local climate in Nxai Pan National Park.
- Warmest month
- November28.6 °C
- Coolest month
- July16.7 °C
- Wettest month
- January4.1 mm/day
- Driest month
- July0 mm/day
- Most humid month
- February56.5%
- Windiest month
- October5 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December13.2 hours
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Compare Nxai Pan National Park Climate Profiles with Other Protected Landscapes
Standardized climate profiles for other regional reserves and global parks provide valuable geographic context for the seasonal cycles observed at Nxai Pan National Park. Comparing monthly patterns of temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight hours reveals the atmospheric diversity across different protected wilderness areas.
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