Climate profileSouth Africa
Waterberg Biosphere
- Annual mean
- 20.2 °C
- Warmest month
- January
- Wettest month
- January
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,207 m source elevationNASA POWER
Annual averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight at a representative point.
Twelve Month Climate Normals for Lapalala Wilderness in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
The climate profile for Lapalala Wilderness provides a month by month analysis of environmental patterns based on NASA POWER records from 1991 to 2020. Data includes mean, minimum, and maximum temperature, average daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. These long term averages illustrate the characteristic climatic rhythm at a single representative coordinate within the reserve, offering a stable reference for understanding seasonal shifts in atmospheric conditions.
Annual climate pattern
Long term monthly temperature trends and average daily precipitation rates recorded across the representative coordinate.
Lapalala Wilderness Annual Climate Normals: Twelve Month Average Temperature and Precipitation Patterns
Average monthly temperatures span from a low point in mid year to warmer conditions, while average minimum and maximum values track thermal progression across the entire annual cycle. Average daily precipitation rates shift alongside these temperature patterns, reflecting long term climatology normals derived from NASA Power data for this specific location.
- Annual mean
- 20.2 °C
- Warmest month
- January
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- January
Twelve-month climate
Analyze average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and daylight across all twelve months
Lapalala Wilderness Twelve Month Climate Comparison and Weather Records
Examine long term climatological normals for Lapalala Wilderness by tracking temperature boundaries alongside average daily precipitation rates across the calendar year. Compare relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours to understand the full annual environmental pattern at a representative coordinate.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4 °C14.2° to 36.1° | 2.8 mm/day | 57.7% | 3.3 m/s | 13.3 hours |
| February | 24.2 °C14.4° to 35.7° | 2.5 mm/day | 57.9% | 3.3 m/s | 12.8 hours |
| March | 22.8 °C12.8° to 34.4° | 1.9 mm/day | 58.3% | 3 m/s | 12.1 hours |
| April | 19.9 °C9° to 31.7° | 0.9 mm/day | 55.6% | 2.9 m/s | 11.4 hours |
| May | 16.8 °C5.6° to 29° | 0.3 mm/day | 48.4% | 2.8 m/s | 10.8 hours |
| June | 13.8 °C2.8° to 26.3° | 0.1 mm/day | 48.5% | 3.1 m/s | 10.6 hours |
| July | 13.4 °C2.3° to 26.4° | 0.1 mm/day | 46.3% | 3.2 m/s | 10.7 hours |
| August | 16.4 °C3.7° to 30.6° | 0 mm/day | 40.9% | 3.7 m/s | 11.2 hours |
| September | 20.5 °C7.5° to 34.9° | 0.3 mm/day | 37.5% | 4.2 m/s | 11.9 hours |
| October | 22.9 °C10.1° to 36.8° | 1.1 mm/day | 43.6% | 4.4 m/s | 12.6 hours |
| November | 23.6 °C11.5° to 36.7° | 2.6 mm/day | 51.3% | 3.9 m/s | 13.2 hours |
| December | 24.2 °C13.4° to 36° | 2.8 mm/day | 56.5% | 3.4 m/s | 13.5 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: 13.4 °C
- January: 24.4 °C
- Change from July to January: +11 °C
- Precipitation
- July: 0.1 mm/day
- January: 2.8 mm/day
- Change from July to January: +2.7 mm/day
- Daylight
- July: 10.7 hours
- January: 13.3 hours
- Change from July to January: +2.6 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Comparative monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight duration
Lapalala Wilderness Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Annual Normals
Calculated monthly highlights summarize long-term climatology normals for Lapalala Wilderness by identifying comparative peaks across twelve measured variables. These derived values reflect baseline averages from representative coordinates rather than observed weather extremes or historical records.
- Warmest month
- January24.4 °C
- Coolest month
- July13.4 °C
- Wettest month
- January2.8 mm/day
- Driest month
- August0 mm/day
- Most humid month
- March58.3%
- Windiest month
- October4.4 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December13.5 hours
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Comparing Lapalala Wilderness Climate Profiles with Other Protected Areas
Standardized monthly climate profiles for Lapalala Wilderness and other protected areas allow direct observation of distinct temperature and precipitation rhythms. Reviewing these multi-year atmospheric baselines highlights regional environmental variation across varied geographic settings.
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