Climate profileSouth Africa
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
- Annual mean
- 11 °C
- Warmest month
- January
- Wettest month
- January
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,368 m source elevationNASA POWER
A month-by-month analysis of temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight at a representative elevation.
Twelve-Month Climate Normals and Atmospheric Data for Impendle Nature Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal
Examine the long-term climatology of Impendle Nature Reserve through twelve months of temperature, humidity, and rainfall data based on the 1991 to 2020 NASA POWER measurements. These records reflect atmospheric patterns at a single representative coordinate at 1367.66 meters of elevation, providing a clear reference for monthly variations. Users can compare average maximum and minimum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates and daylight duration to understand the annual rhythm of the landscape.
Annual climate pattern
Long-term monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation cycles across twelve months at a representative coordinate
Impendle Nature Reserve Annual Climate Normals, Average Monthly Temperatures, and Precipitation Rates
Average monthly temperatures span from mean lows below freezing in midwinter to maximum highs exceeding thirty degrees across warmer months at Impendle Nature Reserve. Average daily precipitation rates track these twelve monthly periods using historical normals sampled at a single representative elevation coordinate.
- Annual mean
- 15.1 °C
- Warmest month
- January
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- January
Twelve-month climate
Compare long-term temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight across the calendar year
Impendle Nature Reserve Climate: Complete Twelve-Month Weather Records and Temperature Averages
Historical climate normals span average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates measured at a representative coordinate. Reviewing all twelve records reveals the complete multi-variable annual cycle without relying on simplified annual averages.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.3 °C9.6° to 31.5° | 6.5 mm/day | 78.6% | 3.1 m/s | 13.7 hours |
| February | 19.1 °C9.6° to 30.7° | 6 mm/day | 79.8% | 2.8 m/s | 13 hours |
| March | 17.7 °C7.7° to 29.3° | 4.2 mm/day | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| April | 14.9 °C3.7° to 27.1° | 2.4 mm/day | 74.7% | 2.7 m/s | 11.3 hours |
| May | 12.3 °C0.8° to 24.8° | 0.9 mm/day | 66.7% | 2.7 m/s | 10.5 hours |
| June | 9.5 °C-1.2° to 23.3° | 0.6 mm/day | 61.6% | 2.9 m/s | 10.1 hours |
| July | 9.4 °C-1.8° to 23.8° | 0.9 mm/day | 59.6% | 3 m/s | 10.3 hours |
| August | 11.8 °C-0.5° to 27.8° | 1 mm/day | 58.9% | 3.4 m/s | 11 hours |
| September | 15 °C2.5° to 32.2° | 2.2 mm/day | 60.3% | 3.6 m/s | 11.9 hours |
| October | 16.3 °C4.6° to 33.1° | 4.6 mm/day | 68.4% | 3.7 m/s | 12.8 hours |
| November | 17.5 °C5.5° to 33.1° | 5.4 mm/day | 72.2% | 3.6 m/s | 13.5 hours |
| December | 18.8 °C7.8° to 32.2° | 6.3 mm/day | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 13.9 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: 9.4 °C
- January: 19.3 °C
- Change from July to January: +9.9 °C
- Precipitation
- July: 0.9 mm/day
- January: 6.5 mm/day
- Change from July to January: +5.6 mm/day
- Daylight
- July: 10.3 hours
- January: 13.7 hours
- Change from July to January: +3.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Calculated monthly climate comparisons for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.
Impendle Nature Reserve Monthly Climate Highlights: Warmest, Coolest, Wettest, and Driest Averages
Calculated monthly climate highlights summarize long term normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight across twelve sampled periods at Impendle Nature Reserve. These comparisons reflect mathematical averages from climatology records rather than observed weather extremes or localized conditions.
- Warmest month
- January19.3 °C
- Coolest month
- July9.4 °C
- Wettest month
- January6.5 mm/day
- Driest month
- June0.6 mm/day
- Most humid month
- February79.8%
- Windiest month
- October3.7 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December13.9 hours
Interactive climate map
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Compare Impendle Nature Reserve Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas
Standardized monthly climate profiles allow structured comparison of annual temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight records across different protected areas. Examining multiple regional settings highlights broad atmospheric variation while keeping Impendle Nature Reserve as the primary baseline for evaluation.
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Continue discovering the conservation landscape of Impendle Nature Reserve, a significant highland sanctuary within the KwaZulu-Natal province. MoriAtlas provides a structured look at the terrain, ecological role, and geographic footprint of this vital South African nature reserve. Explore how the Drakensberg foothills and midlands wetlands converge to create this concentrated, species-rich environment.
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