Climate profileNew Zealand
Nelson Lakes National Park
- Annual mean
- 6.6 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- June
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals548 m source elevationNASA POWER
Representative annual temperature, precipitation, and daylight cycles for the Marlborough Region protected landscape
Mount Richmond Forest Park Twelve Month Climate Normals and Atmospheric Data Patterns
Review the long-term monthly climate profile for Mount Richmond Forest Park based on 1991 to 2020 averages at a representative coordinate. This detailed dataset tracks mean temperatures, average daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and daylight hours throughout the calendar year. These figures characterize the typical atmospheric rhythm at a 548-meter elevation, providing a foundation for understanding the annual climate cycle within this New Zealand landscape.
Annual climate pattern
Long-term monthly averages tracking thermal variation and daily precipitation rates across the year
Mount Richmond Forest Park Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Patterns
Monthly temperature normals for Mount Richmond Forest Park trace a consistent annual thermal progression from warm summer maximums to sub-zero winter average minimums at the sampled coordinate. Average daily precipitation rates accompany this twelve-month temperature cycle based on historical NASA POWER climatology records from 1991 to 2020.
- Annual mean
- 10 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- June
Twelve-month climate
Compare average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.
Mount Richmond Forest Park Monthly Climate and Twelve Month Temperature Patterns
Long-term climate normals track average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates across twelve consecutive months. Reviewing these multi-variable records provides a complete baseline of temperature bounds, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours at a representative coordinate.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6 °C5.3° to 26.6° | 2.5 mm/day | 70.7% | 2.6 m/s | 14.6 hours |
| February | 15.9 °C6.1° to 26.9° | 2.3 mm/day | 70% | 2.3 m/s | 13.6 hours |
| March | 13.6 °C4.4° to 24.3° | 2.4 mm/day | 74.8% | 2.4 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| April | 10.5 °C1.8° to 20° | 2.9 mm/day | 81.7% | 2.3 m/s | 10.9 hours |
| May | 7.9 °C-0.1° to 16.2° | 3 mm/day | 87.3% | 2.4 m/s | 9.7 hours |
| June | 5.4 °C-1.8° to 12.6° | 3.5 mm/day | 90.4% | 2.5 m/s | 9.1 hours |
| July | 4.5 °C-2.1° to 11.2° | 3 mm/day | 90.4% | 2.4 m/s | 9.3 hours |
| August | 5.4 °C-1.9° to 13.2° | 2.9 mm/day | 88.6% | 2.4 m/s | 10.4 hours |
| September | 7.1 °C-1° to 15.7° | 2.9 mm/day | 85.2% | 2.6 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| October | 9.1 °C0.2° to 18.5° | 2.9 mm/day | 81.9% | 2.8 m/s | 13.2 hours |
| November | 11 °C1.6° to 21° | 2.4 mm/day | 77.6% | 2.8 m/s | 14.4 hours |
| December | 13.7 °C4.2° to 23.7° | 3 mm/day | 74.7% | 2.6 m/s | 15 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: 4.5 °C
- February: 15.9 °C
- Change from July to February: +11.3 °C
- Precipitation
- July: 3 mm/day
- February: 2.3 mm/day
- Change from July to February: -0.7 mm/day
- Daylight
- July: 9.3 hours
- February: 13.6 hours
- Change from July to February: +4.3 hours
Calculated climate highlights
Comparative monthly normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.
Mount Richmond Forest Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Annual Averages
Calculated monthly normals establish the warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest periods from long-term records at a representative coordinate. Comparing these averaged metrics highlights annual patterns across multiple environmental variables without representing observed weather extremes.
- Warmest month
- February15.9 °C
- Coolest month
- July4.5 °C
- Wettest month
- June3.5 mm/day
- Driest month
- February2.3 mm/day
- Most humid month
- June90.4%
- Windiest month
- October2.8 m/s
- Longest daylight
- December15 hours
Interactive climate map
National park climate map
Open the climate map to compare monthly temperature, precipitation, and other averages.
Other park climates
Explore long-term monthly climate normals across diverse protected landscapes and geographic settings.
Compare Mount Richmond Forest Park Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas
Standardized monthly climate profiles allow for detailed comparison of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns across multiple protected areas. Evaluating these annual cycles alongside Mount Richmond Forest Park highlights broader atmospheric contrast and regional geographic diversity.
Climate profileNew Zealand
Maud Island
- Annual mean
- 13.4 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- June
Climate profileNew Zealand
Abel Tasman National Park
- Annual mean
- 13.1 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- June
Climate profileNew Zealand
Kahurangi National Park
- Annual mean
- 8.6 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- June
Climate profileNew Zealand
Long Island-Kokomohua Marine Reserve
- Annual mean
- 13.7 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- June
Climate profileNew Zealand
Motuara Island
- Annual mean
- 13.7 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- June
Climate profileNew Zealand
Stephens Island (New Zealand)
- Annual mean
- 14.3 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- June
Climate profileNew Zealand
North-west Nelson Forest Park
- Annual mean
- 8.6 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- June
MoriAtlas Explorer
Continue Exploring the Protected Landscapes of Mount Richmond Forest Park
Access detailed mapping and landscape analysis of Mount Richmond Forest Park through the MoriAtlas collection. Investigate the complex topography, forested catchments, and regional mountain geography that characterize this significant New Zealand reserve and its role within the northern South Island conservation network.
Browse next
Global natural geography
Explore related park routes
Explore MoriAtlas Global ParksBrowse All MoriAtlas ParksGlobal Park Map DiscoveryMoriAtlas: Browse All CountriesBrowse All MoriAtlas ContinentsNational Park Environment AtlasGlobal National Park Climate ZonesGlobal National Park Climate MapGrand Canyon National Park AtlasYellowstone National Park AtlasYosemite National Park Atlas and GeographySerengeti National Park AtlasGalápagos National Park Protected LandscapeBanff National Park Geography and AtlasKruger National Park Atlas EntryExplore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park GeographyPlitvice Lakes National Park AtlasFiordland National Park Protected LandscapeGreat Smoky Mountains National Park AtlasZion National Park Protected Landscape Atlas