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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals861 m source elevationNASA POWER

Twelve-month climate patterns for temperature, precipitation, and wind speeds at 861.45 meters elevation.

Tankwa Karoo National Park Monthly Climate Normals, Averages, and Atmospheric Data Records

Explore the multi-year climate profile for Tankwa Karoo National Park in the Northern Cape. This record covers twelve-month averages for daily temperature, precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. Measurements utilize NASA POWER climatology data from 1991 to 2020 at a specific representative coordinate. These long-term averages provide consistent atmospheric benchmarks rather than current weather forecasts or site-wide conditions.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing twelve months of thermal fluctuations and average daily precipitation across the arid landscape.

Annual Temperature and Precipitation Patterns in Tankwa Karoo National Park

Long-term climatology records for Tankwa Karoo National Park at an elevation of 861 meters show average maximum temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in January, while average minimums drop below freezing in July. Average daily precipitation remains extremely low across the annual cycle, peaking slightly at just over 1.6 millimeters per day during the cooler mid-year months.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 1.6 mm/day-10°0°10°20°30°40°50°25°25°22°18°14°10°10°11°14°17°20°23°00.511.520.30.40.60.811.61.51.20.70.50.50.5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
17.4 °C
Warmest month
January
Coolest month
July
Wettest month
June
Twelve-month climate

Multi variable climate normals detailing long term temperature bounds, daily precipitation, and calculated daylight

Tankwa Karoo National Park Weather by Month: Complete Twelve Month Climate Comparison

Comparing twelve monthly climate records for Tankwa Karoo National Park reveals how average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures fluctuate alongside average daily precipitation rates and relative humidity. Standardized climatological data from a representative coordinate at 861 meters elevation provides a baseline of wind speed and calculated average daylight hours across the calendar year.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January24.8 °C10.3° to 40.6°0.3 mm/day36.5%4.5 m/s13.9 hours
February24.7 °C10.8° to 40°0.4 mm/day37.6%4.3 m/s13.2 hours
March22.4 °C8.6° to 37.9°0.6 mm/day40.7%4.1 m/s12.2 hours
April18.1 °C4.7° to 34°0.8 mm/day47.5%4.2 m/s11.2 hours
May14.1 °C2.5° to 29.4°1 mm/day53.6%4.3 m/s10.3 hours
June10.3 °C-0° to 25.1°1.6 mm/day61.1%4.9 m/s9.9 hours
July9.7 °C-0.9° to 24.2°1.5 mm/day61.3%4.9 m/s10.1 hours
August10.6 °C-0.4° to 27.3°1.2 mm/day61.2%4.5 m/s10.9 hours
September13.6 °C1.2° to 32°0.7 mm/day56%4.3 m/s11.8 hours
October17.4 °C3.1° to 35.1°0.5 mm/day48.4%4.4 m/s12.8 hours
November19.9 °C5.2° to 37.9°0.5 mm/day42.5%4.6 m/s13.7 hours
December23 °C8.7° to 38.5°0.5 mm/day38.9%4.5 m/s14.1 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: 9.7 °C
January: 24.8 °C
Change from July to January: +15.1 °C
Precipitation
July: 1.5 mm/day
January: 0.3 mm/day
Change from July to January: -1.3 mm/day
Daylight
July: 10.1 hours
January: 13.9 hours
Change from July to January: +3.7 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Analyzing long term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight

Tankwa Karoo National Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Seasonal Comparisons

Long term climatology records from a representative coordinate in Tankwa Karoo National Park establish the calculated warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months of the year. Systematic comparisons of average wind speed, relative humidity, and daily daylight duration trace the broader annual patterns of the Northern Cape landscape without representing daily weather extremes.
Warmest month
January24.8 °C
Coolest month
July9.7 °C
Wettest month
June1.6 mm/day
Driest month
January0.3 mm/day
Most humid month
July61.3%
Windiest month
June4.9 m/s
Longest daylight
December14.1 hours

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Contrast the monthly climate normals of Tankwa Karoo National Park with other protected landscapes in the region and country. Examining standardized patterns for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight across different geographic settings helps uncover distinct atmospheric variations and seasonal rhythms.
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