Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,953 m source elevationNASA POWER

Review long-term monthly normals for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration.

Mount Elgon National Park: monthly climate

Name: Mount Elgon National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Mount Elgon National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from 16.4 to 19.8 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing long-term thermal cycles and average daily precipitation trends over twelve months

Annual Climate Patterns and Monthly Temperature Ranges in Mount Elgon National Park

Average temperatures at the sampled elevation of 1,952 meters remain steady, with monthly means peaking at 19.78 degrees Celsius in March and average minimums dipping to 9.94 degrees Celsius in January. Long-term climatology from 1991 to 2020 shows daily precipitation averaging from 1.4 millimeters in January up to 7.07 millimeters in May, representing historical baseline normals rather than a live weather forecast.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 17.9 °C
Warmest month: March
Coolest month: July
Wettest month: May

Twelve-month climate

Comparing monthly temperature, daily precipitation, humidity, and calculated daylight

Mount Elgon National Park Monthly Climate Normals: Twelve Month Comparison

Evaluating thirty years of monthly climate data from a representative coordinate at 1952 meters elevation helps map the distinct climatological cycles of Mount Elgon National Park. Analyzing the twelve monthly records allows for the systematic comparison of average minimum and maximum temperatures, average daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	18.1 °C9.9° to 26.9°	1.4 mm/day	67.1%	3.5 m/s	11.9 hours
February	19.2 °C10.8° to 28.9°	1.6 mm/day	62.2%	3.5 m/s	12 hours
March	19.8 °C11.5° to 29.7°	3.3 mm/day	66.2%	3 m/s	12 hours
April	19 °C12° to 28.3°	6.3 mm/day	75.9%	2.3 m/s	12 hours
May	17.9 °C11.8° to 25.4°	7.1 mm/day	82.7%	1.8 m/s	12.1 hours
June	17 °C11.4° to 24°	4.5 mm/day	84.1%	1.8 m/s	12.1 hours
July	16.4 °C10.9° to 22.8°	4.6 mm/day	84.4%	1.9 m/s	12.1 hours
August	16.8 °C11.2° to 23.5°	5.6 mm/day	83.9%	1.9 m/s	12 hours
September	17.5 °C11° to 24.7°	5.6 mm/day	80%	1.9 m/s	12 hours
October	17.7 °C11° to 24.8°	6.1 mm/day	80.3%	2.3 m/s	12 hours
November	17.5 °C11.1° to 24.6°	4.7 mm/day	80.1%	3 m/s	12 hours
December	17.5 °C10.3° to 25.2°	2.3 mm/day	74%	3.5 m/s	11.9 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.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: July: 16.4 °C; March: 19.8 °C; Change from July to March: +3.4 °C
Precipitation: July: 4.6 mm/day; March: 3.3 mm/day; Change from July to March: -1.3 mm/day
Daylight: July: 12.1 hours; March: 12 hours; Change from July to March: -0.1 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind speed.

Mount Elgon National Park Climate Highlights: Calculated Monthly Averages

Geographic data for Mount Elgon National Park reveals seasonal shifts through calculated monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind. Comparing calculated markers like the warmest, coolest, wettest, or driest months helps trace regional patterns based on a representative coordinate rather than exceptional weather events.

Warmest month: March19.8 °C
Coolest month: July16.4 °C
Wettest month: May7.1 mm/day
Driest month: January1.4 mm/day
Most humid month: July84.4%
Windiest month: February3.5 m/s
Longest daylight: June12.1 hours

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Compare Mount Elgon National Park Monthly Climate Normals to Other Parks

Browsing the long-term monthly climate normals of alternative protected areas provides a broader geographical context for understanding the atmospheric conditions of Mount Elgon National Park. Comparing standardized data for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight across regional landscapes highlights key contrasts in environmental cycles and seasonal rhythms.