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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals996 m source elevationNASA POWER

Twelve-month statistical analysis of temperature, precipitation, wind, and light cycles

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest Monthly Climate Normals and Representative Atmospheric Data

Climate records for Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest reveal the long-term atmospheric patterns measured at a representative coordinate. This profile documents average temperature, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours from 1991 through 2020. Data points characterize the annual rhythmic variance across Cherry County, providing a foundational geographic understanding of the area's climate based on NASA POWER observations.

Annual climate pattern

Long term monthly temperature means, average minimum and maximum ranges, and daily precipitation rates

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest experiences a twelve month thermal progression, moving from average minimum winter temperatures to peak summer averages near midyear. Corresponding average daily precipitation rates shift across the annual cycle, derived from NASA POWER climatology records at a representative coordinate.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 3 mm/day-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°-3°-2°3°8°15°21°25°23°18°9°2°-3°012340.30.50.922.832.51.91.51.30.50.4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
9.7 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
June
Twelve-month climate

Track monthly temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Records

Comparing all twelve monthly records across Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest reveals the full annual progression of temperature bounds and average daily precipitation rates. Evaluating relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours alongside thermal shifts provides a complete climatological baseline for a single representative coordinate.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-3.2 °C-18.4° to 12.8°0.3 mm/day69.9%5.8 m/s9.3 hours
February-1.9 °C-16.3° to 16.6°0.5 mm/day65.9%5.8 m/s10.3 hours
March3.2 °C-12.1° to 23.4°0.9 mm/day60.6%5.8 m/s11.7 hours
April8.1 °C-6.4° to 28.1°2 mm/day58.9%5.9 m/s13.2 hours
May14.5 °C-0.5° to 32.7°2.8 mm/day58.1%5.5 m/s14.5 hours
June20.8 °C7.4° to 36.2°3 mm/day57.6%5 m/s15.1 hours
July24.6 °C12.1° to 38.7°2.5 mm/day54.1%4.5 m/s14.8 hours
August23.2 °C10.3° to 37.9°1.9 mm/day54.7%4.5 m/s13.7 hours
September17.9 °C2.7° to 35.1°1.5 mm/day53%5.1 m/s12.3 hours
October9.3 °C-5.7° to 28.5°1.3 mm/day59%5.5 m/s10.8 hours
November2.2 °C-10.3° to 20.8°0.5 mm/day63.6%5.6 m/s9.5 hours
December-2.6 °C-16.1° to 12.8°0.4 mm/day69.6%5.7 m/s8.9 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing twelve long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration.

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes for Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest

Calculated monthly normals identify the warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest periods derived from long-term coordinate records for Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest. These comparative averages summarize annual patterns across multiple measured variables without representing absolute weather extremes or local variations.
Warmest month
July24.6 °C
Coolest month
January-3.2 °C
Wettest month
June3 mm/day
Driest month
January0.3 mm/day
Most humid month
January69.9%
Windiest month
April5.9 m/s
Longest daylight
June15.1 hours

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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.

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Comparing Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas

Examine long term monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight records across various protected natural areas to understand diverse regional climates. Standardized monthly metrics offer a clear comparative baseline for evaluating atmospheric patterns from Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest outward to other protected terrain.
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Examine the Mapped Terrain of Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest

Continue exploring the Sandhills and protected ecosystems within the MoriAtlas database. By opening this resource, gain a clear understanding of the forest boundaries, the surrounding Cherry County topography, and the unique mosaic of grasslands and pine stands that define this Nebraska conservation area.