Park climate1991–2020 climate normals723 m source elevationNASA POWER

Annual profiles of humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours measured at a representative coordinate.

Kahurangi National Park: monthly climate

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

At the representative location for Kahurangi National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from 4.2 to 13.3 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Analyzing the annual thermal cycle and daily precipitation averages across the calendar.

Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Trends in Kahurangi National Park

At a representative elevation of 723 meters, long term monthly climate data shows average maximum temperatures peaking at 22.1 degrees Celsius in February before falling to average minimums of minus 3.19 degrees Celsius in July. Average daily precipitation is persistent across all twelve months, fluctuating between 2.77 millimeters in February and 4.42 millimeters in June.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 8.6 °C
Warmest month: February
Coolest month: July
Wettest month: June

Twelve-month climate

Track long term average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight at a representative mountain coordinate.

Kahurangi National Park Weather by Month: Twelve Month Climate and Daylight Analysis

Comparing the calendar months reveals how average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures fluctuate alongside average daily precipitation rates and relative humidity. Evaluating wind speed, humidity, and calculated average daylight hours alongside temperature profiles clarifies the long term climatological patterns of the Kahurangi wilderness.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	13 °C4.5° to 21.7°	3.2 mm/day	82.7%	1.7 m/s	14.6 hours
February	13.3 °C5.2° to 22.1°	2.8 mm/day	82.1%	1.5 m/s	13.6 hours
March	11.8 °C3.4° to 20.4°	2.9 mm/day	84%	1.6 m/s	12.3 hours
April	9.4 °C0.6° to 17.2°	3.7 mm/day	88.1%	1.5 m/s	10.9 hours
May	7.4 °C-0.9° to 14°	3.9 mm/day	91.7%	1.6 m/s	9.7 hours
June	5.1 °C-2.9° to 11.4°	4.4 mm/day	93.5%	1.6 m/s	9.1 hours
July	4.2 °C-3.2° to 10.3°	3.8 mm/day	93%	1.6 m/s	9.4 hours
August	4.9 °C-2.7° to 11.6°	3.8 mm/day	91.2%	1.6 m/s	10.4 hours
September	6.1 °C-1.8° to 13.7°	3.9 mm/day	88.8%	1.7 m/s	11.8 hours
October	7.7 °C-0.4° to 16.2°	3.8 mm/day	86.4%	1.8 m/s	13.2 hours
November	9.2 °C1° to 18.1°	3.2 mm/day	83.9%	1.8 m/s	14.3 hours
December	11.4 °C3.5° to 20°	3.7 mm/day	84%	1.7 m/s	14.9 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.

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Second month

Mean temperature: July: 4.2 °C; February: 13.3 °C; Change from July to February: +9.2 °C
Precipitation: July: 3.8 mm/day; February: 2.8 mm/day; Change from July to February: -1 mm/day
Daylight: July: 9.4 hours; February: 13.6 hours; Change from July to February: +4.2 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term monthly averages to identify relative climate contrasts across the annual cycle

Kahurangi National Park Monthly Climate Highlights: Warmest, Coolest, and Wettest Periods

Calculated monthly climate averages for Kahurangi National Park highlight the relative contrasts in temperature, precipitation rates, wind speed, relative humidity, and daylight duration. Contrasting these calculated baselines from a representative elevation helps trace seasonal shifts across the annual cycle without confusing average monthly trends with absolute weather records.

Warmest month: February13.3 °C
Coolest month: July4.2 °C
Wettest month: June4.4 mm/day
Driest month: February2.8 mm/day
Most humid month: June93.5%
Windiest month: October1.8 m/s
Longest daylight: December14.9 hours

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Compare Kahurangi National Park with Other Regional and National Climate Profiles

Comparing monthly temperature and precipitation rhythms of Kahurangi National Park against other conserved environments provides vital context for understanding regional weather. Analyzing standardized monthly measurements of humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours side by side reveals distinct environmental contrasts across diverse protected landscapes.

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