Park climate1991–2020 climate normals69 m source elevationNASA POWER

Review temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind normals across the twelve-month annual cycle

Congaree National Park: monthly climate

Name: Congaree National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Congaree National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from 6.2 to 28.2 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing the interaction of historical monthly temperature ranges and daily precipitation trends

Annual Climate Patterns and Monthly Temperature Ranges in Congaree National Park

Long-term climatology shows average monthly mean temperatures peaking in July at 28.19 degrees Celsius with average minimums dipping to minus 7.4 degrees Celsius in January. Average daily precipitation rates remain relatively consistent throughout the year, peaking at over 4.0 millimeters per day in June and July based on historical data from a representative park coordinate.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 17.4 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: June

Twelve-month climate

Analyze annual shifts across average temperatures, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight.

Monthly Climate Normals and Weather by Month for Congaree National Park

Evaluate long-term monthly climate normals for Congaree National Park, sampled from a representative coordinate at 69.17 meters elevation using data from 1991 to 2020. Comparing twelve months of average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight hours reveals the full annual cycle instead of a single yearly mean.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	6.2 °C-7.4° to 21.5°	3.1 mm/day	81.1%	3.8 m/s	10 hours
February	8.1 °C-5.2° to 22.7°	3.2 mm/day	81%	3.9 m/s	10.8 hours
March	12.1 °C-3.2° to 25.5°	3.1 mm/day	78.9%	4.1 m/s	11.8 hours
April	17.1 °C2.2° to 29°	2.7 mm/day	74.8%	4.1 m/s	12.9 hours
May	22.3 °C8.3° to 33.7°	2.9 mm/day	70.4%	3.6 m/s	13.8 hours
June	26.2 °C15.3° to 36.8°	4.1 mm/day	69.8%	3.2 m/s	14.2 hours
July	28.2 °C19.4° to 37.7°	4.1 mm/day	68.5%	3 m/s	14 hours
August	27.2 °C17.5° to 37.4°	4 mm/day	71%	2.9 m/s	13.2 hours
September	23.9 °C11.8° to 34.7°	3.5 mm/day	71.5%	3.3 m/s	12.2 hours
October	18.1 °C3.3° to 30.9°	2.8 mm/day	71.9%	3.5 m/s	11.1 hours
November	11.9 °C-2.3° to 26.2°	2.5 mm/day	73.1%	3.5 m/s	10.2 hours
December	7.8 °C-4.9° to 22.9°	3 mm/day	79.2%	3.6 m/s	9.8 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.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: 6.2 °C; July: 28.2 °C; Change from January to July: +22 °C
Precipitation: January: 3.1 mm/day; July: 4.1 mm/day; Change from January to July: +1 mm/day
Daylight: January: 10 hours; July: 14 hours; Change from January to July: +4 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Compare long term monthly averages for temperature, wind, relative humidity, and daylight duration.

Calculated Climate Highlights and Monthly Averages for Congaree National Park

Long term climatology records at a representative Congaree National Park coordinate reveal the calculated warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months derived from thirty years of data. Evaluating localized annual patterns for wind, humidity, and daylight duration provides a clear baseline of normal trends rather than representing extreme individual weather events.

Warmest month: July28.2 °C
Coolest month: January6.2 °C
Wettest month: June4.1 mm/day
Driest month: November2.5 mm/day
Most humid month: January81.1%
Windiest month: March4.1 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.2 hours

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Compare Congaree National Park Climate Normals with Other Protected Areas

Standardized monthly climate profiles make it easy to compare the humid subtropical conditions of Congaree National Park with other protected terrains. Reviewing long-term temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight patterns across distinct geographic settings provides essential atmospheric context for global conservation areas.