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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals939 m source elevationNASA POWER

A comprehensive examination of temperature, precipitation, and daylight rhythms.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Climate: Long-Term Monthly Averages and Atmospheric Profiles

Examine the twelve-month climate profile for Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park based on NASA POWER measurements collected from 1991 to 2020. These long-term averages provide a representative look at shifting monthly temperatures, precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and daylight hours at a single reference point. The dataset offers structured insight into the park atmosphere to support comparative geographic research.

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Annual climate pattern

Analyzing the relationship between fluctuating thermal spans and average daily precipitation normals

Annual Temperature and Precipitation Patterns in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Climatological records for Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park show average monthly mean temperatures peaking in January at 28.93 °C and dropping to 12.58 °C in July, with average minimums dipping near freezing. Average daily precipitation peaks at 1.34 mm in January before declining to near-zero levels by August, representing long-term historical normals at an elevation of 939.4 meters.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 1.3 mm/day-10°0°10°20°30°40°50°29°28°27°22°17°13°13°15°20°24°26°28°00.511.51.31.21.10.80.20.1000.10.40.61.1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
21.8 °C
Warmest month
January
Coolest month
July
Wettest month
January
Twelve-month climate

Comparing thirty year climatology normals, monthly temperature ranges, and calculated average daylight.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Monthly Climate and Weather by Month Analysis

Users can examine the complete twelve month calendar cycle for Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park using detailed climatology statistics sampled at a representative elevation. Comparing long term averages for temperature bounds, average daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours reveals the broader seasonal transitions across the district.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January28.9 °C15.6° to 40.3°1.3 mm/day31.5%3.8 m/s13.4 hours
February28.4 °C15.8° to 39.4°1.2 mm/day35.2%3.5 m/s12.9 hours
March26.6 °C13.1° to 37.9°1.1 mm/day36%3.6 m/s12.2 hours
April22.1 °C7.9° to 34.6°0.8 mm/day38%3.8 m/s11.4 hours
May17.4 °C3.8° to 30.9°0.2 mm/day36.6%3.9 m/s10.7 hours
June13 °C0.8° to 27.1°0.1 mm/day40.7%4 m/s10.4 hours
July12.6 °C-0.1° to 27.3°0 mm/day39.4%4.3 m/s10.6 hours
August15 °C1° to 31.5°0 mm/day32.2%4.4 m/s11.1 hours
September19.8 °C4.3° to 36°0.1 mm/day26.1%4.2 m/s11.9 hours
October23.7 °C8° to 38.3°0.4 mm/day25.7%4.4 m/s12.6 hours
November26.1 °C10.4° to 39.9°0.6 mm/day25.5%4.2 m/s13.3 hours
December28.2 °C14.4° to 40.2°1.1 mm/day27.6%4 m/s13.6 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, and daylight duration across the year

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Seasonal Contrasts

Long-term climatology data from a representative coordinate at 939.4 meters elevation reveals the calculated warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Analyzing thirty-year averages for temperature, humidity, wind, and daylight duration highlights seasonal patterns across the annual cycle without representing localized weather extremes.
Warmest month
January28.9 °C
Coolest month
July12.6 °C
Wettest month
January1.3 mm/day
Driest month
August0 mm/day
Most humid month
June40.7%
Windiest month
August4.4 m/s
Longest daylight
December13.6 hours

Interactive climate map

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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Other park climates

Contrast regional weather rhythms by comparing standardized monthly metrics across diverse protected areas

Explore Other National Park Climate Profiles Beyond Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Expanding outward from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, researchers and travelers can evaluate complete climatic records for other regional and global protected landscapes. Examining standardized baselines for monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight exposes the deep environmental contrasts between distinct conservation zones.
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Continue Exploring Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park's Protected Landscape and Map

Delve deeper into the unique geography and mapped boundaries of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Understanding its place within the Kgalagadi District provides critical context for appreciating its vast desert wilderness and its significance as a transfrontier conservation area. Continue your atlas exploration to uncover the specifics of this remarkable protected landscape.

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