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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,701 m source elevationNASA POWER

A twelve month examination of long term atmospheric trends based on representative coordinate measurements.

Annual Climate Profile and Monthly Weather Normals for Ntsikeni Nature Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal

Understand the meteorological patterns characterizing Ntsikeni Nature Reserve through a systematic analysis of climate normals recorded between 1991 and 2020. Monthly datasets provide consistent snapshots of average minimum and maximum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. These measurements at a fixed representative elevation reflect standardized atmospheric conditions, distinct from real time weather forecasts or localized terrain variations.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Ntsikeni Nature Reserve Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Average Temperatures, and Precipitation Patterns

Ntsikeni Nature Reserve exhibits a distinct annual temperature rhythm, moving from peak warmth in the warmer months to average minimum temperatures dropping below freezing during midwinter months. Average daily precipitation rates follow a corresponding annual cycle across the sampled coordinate, reflecting thirty years of long-term climatology data.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 6.5 mm/day-10°0°10°20°30°40°18°18°16°13°10°7°7°10°14°15°17°18°012345676.564.12.10.70.50.60.81.53.34.55.8JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
13.6 °C
Warmest month
January
Coolest month
July
Wettest month
January
Twelve-month climate

Track average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, wind speeds, and daylight hours across the year.

Ntsikeni Nature Reserve Monthly Climate Records and Twelve Month Weather Comparisons

Analyze average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates across all twelve calendar months. Reviewing these multi-variable baselines reveals long-term regional climate shifts without relying on single annual averages.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January18.3 °C8° to 30.5°6.5 mm/day73.8%3 m/s13.7 hours
February17.8 °C7.7° to 29.3°6 mm/day75.7%2.7 m/s13.1 hours
March16.2 °C5.5° to 27.6°4.1 mm/day74.9%2.7 m/s12.2 hours
April13.1 °C1.5° to 25°2.1 mm/day70.2%2.9 m/s11.3 hours
May10.2 °C-1.1° to 22.7°0.7 mm/day62.6%3.2 m/s10.5 hours
June7.4 °C-2.8° to 20.9°0.5 mm/day57.4%3.5 m/s10.1 hours
July7.3 °C-3.6° to 21.5°0.6 mm/day55.2%3.5 m/s10.3 hours
August9.8 °C-2.6° to 25.3°0.8 mm/day53%3.9 m/s11 hours
September13.5 °C0.2° to 29.6°1.5 mm/day52%3.9 m/s11.9 hours
October15.3 °C2.1° to 31.1°3.3 mm/day60.7%3.7 m/s12.8 hours
November16.6 °C3.3° to 31.7°4.5 mm/day64.6%3.5 m/s13.5 hours
December17.9 °C6.1° to 30.8°5.8 mm/day69.4%3.2 m/s13.9 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.

Mean temperature
July: 7.3 °C
January: 18.3 °C
Change from July to January: +11 °C
Precipitation
July: 0.6 mm/day
January: 6.5 mm/day
Change from July to January: +5.9 mm/day
Daylight
July: 10.3 hours
January: 13.7 hours
Change from July to January: +3.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration.

Ntsikeni Nature Reserve Calculated Monthly Climate Contrasts and Normals

Calculated monthly highlights identify the high and low points across twelve stored climate normals for Ntsikeni Nature Reserve. These comparisons summarize temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight variations without representing weather extremes or observed records.
Warmest month
January18.3 °C
Coolest month
July7.3 °C
Wettest month
January6.5 mm/day
Driest month
June0.5 mm/day
Most humid month
February75.7%
Windiest month
August3.9 m/s
Longest daylight
December13.9 hours

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Comparing Ntsikeni Nature Reserve Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas

Examine long-term monthly normals across different protected areas to study atmospheric variations and seasonal rhythms beyond KwaZulu-Natal. Compare multi-year temperature, precipitation, and daylight data to evaluate contrasting regional environments.
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