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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals3 m source elevationNASA POWER

Long term average temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind patterns by month

Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve Twelve Month Climate Normals and Atmospheric Data

The climate profile for Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve provides a consistent twelve month summary based on NASA POWER measurements collected from 1991 to 2020 at a single representative coordinate. These records define long term trends in mean temperature, average precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. The dataset establishes an annual baseline for understanding atmospheric conditions within this protected marine area.

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Annual climate pattern

Analysis of average monthly thermal ranges and daily precipitation rates across the annual cycle

Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns

Average monthly temperatures span from a low of 14.23 degrees Celsius in August to a peak of 23.18 degrees Celsius in February, tracking long term thermal normals at a representative coordinate. Precipitation rates follow a parallel monthly distribution measured in average millimeters per day, summarizing historical climate records from 1991 through 2020.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 4.3 mm/day10°15°20°25°20°21°20°19°17°16°15°14°15°15°17°18°0123452.22.52.82.83.244.3432.32.32.4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
17.1 °C
Warmest month
February
Coolest month
August
Wettest month
July
Twelve-month climate

Compare average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight across the calendar year

Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Records

Examine twelve months of long-term climate normals for Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve using representative coordinate data gathered from 1991 to 2020. This multi-variable record allows researchers to analyze annual shifts in average temperature, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours without relying on single annual summaries.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January19.8 °C17° to 22.6°2.2 mm/day79.2%6 m/s14.1 hours
February20.6 °C18.2° to 23.2°2.5 mm/day79.5%6 m/s13.3 hours
March20 °C17.5° to 22.5°2.8 mm/day77.4%6.4 m/s12.2 hours
April18.7 °C15.6° to 21.2°2.8 mm/day77.3%6.6 m/s11.1 hours
May17.2 °C13.9° to 19.7°3.2 mm/day77.1%7.4 m/s10.1 hours
June15.5 °C12.5° to 18.3°4 mm/day77.2%8 m/s9.6 hours
July14.6 °C11.6° to 17.1°4.3 mm/day77.5%8.1 m/s9.9 hours
August14.2 °C11.6° to 16.7°4 mm/day77.7%7.9 m/s10.7 hours
September14.7 °C11.8° to 17.2°3 mm/day78.7%7.3 m/s11.8 hours
October15.4 °C12.6° to 18.2°2.3 mm/day78.8%7.2 m/s13 hours
November16.6 °C13.7° to 19.6°2.3 mm/day78.7%6.9 m/s13.9 hours
December18.4 °C15.6° to 21.4°2.4 mm/day80.1%6.2 m/s14.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparative monthly normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Seasonal Averages for Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve

Calculated monthly climate highlights summarize long-term baseline averages derived from stored climatology records across twelve annual cycles at a single sampled coordinate. These comparative high and low points reflect baseline monthly normals rather than observed weather extremes or localized conditions.
Warmest month
February20.6 °C
Coolest month
August14.2 °C
Wettest month
July4.3 mm/day
Driest month
January2.2 mm/day
Most humid month
December80.1%
Windiest month
July8.1 m/s
Longest daylight
December14.4 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global 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.

Global National Park Climate Map
Other park climates

Analyze monthly temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns across different protected landscapes.

Comparing Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve Climate with Other Park Profiles

Examine long-term monthly normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight to observe atmospheric variety across multiple protected areas. Evaluating these baseline records helps reveal distinct regional climate rhythms and geographic contrasts beyond individual park boundaries.
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Explore the Geographic Boundaries of Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve

Continue mapping the protected waters and island terrain of the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve. Use the MoriAtlas dataset to examine the underwater arches and coastal features that define this New Zealand marine landmark for deeper geographic study.