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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals336 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed atmospheric records including humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours per month

Phongolo Nature Reserve Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Averages

The climate profile for Phongolo Nature Reserve presents twelve month normals derived from NASA POWER data for the 1991 to 2020 period. Measurements reflect atmospheric conditions at a single representative coordinate at 335.75 meters elevation. Data includes average monthly minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours to characterize long term local patterns.

Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly temperature averages and daily precipitation rates across the calendar year

Phongolo Nature Reserve Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Rhythms

Average monthly temperatures span from a low of 16.61 degrees Celsius in July to a peak mean of 24.59 degrees Celsius in January, framing the multi-year thermal cycle at a sampled coordinate. Average daily precipitation rates accompany these monthly temperature normals, reaching their highest levels during the summer months.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 4.3 mm/day0°10°20°30°40°25°25°24°21°19°17°17°18°21°22°23°24°0123454.2431.60.70.50.50.61.22.744.3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
21.2 °C
Warmest month
January
Coolest month
July
Wettest month
December
Twelve-month climate

Analyze long term monthly averages for temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours.

Phongolo Nature Reserve Monthly Climate Data: Complete Twelve Month Weather and Temperature Records

Examine the complete twelve month climate record for Phongolo Nature Reserve to track shifts in average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and atmospheric humidity across the calendar year. Comparing these baseline monthly normals alongside wind speed and calculated daylight hours provides a rigorous climatological baseline for the protected area.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January24.6 °C15.6° to 37.7°4.2 mm/day73.9%4.1 m/s13.5 hours
February24.6 °C16.2° to 37.2°4 mm/day75%3.8 m/s12.9 hours
March23.6 °C14.9° to 37°3 mm/day74.9%3.6 m/s12.2 hours
April21.3 °C12.6° to 35.3°1.6 mm/day73.1%3.6 m/s11.3 hours
May19.1 °C9.7° to 33.6°0.7 mm/day67.3%3.6 m/s10.7 hours
June17 °C7.9° to 32°0.5 mm/day61%3.9 m/s10.3 hours
July16.6 °C7.4° to 32.2°0.5 mm/day60.9%4 m/s10.5 hours
August18.3 °C8° to 35.7°0.6 mm/day61.4%4.3 m/s11.1 hours
September20.7 °C10.2° to 39.3°1.2 mm/day62.8%4.8 m/s11.9 hours
October21.6 °C11.5° to 39.5°2.7 mm/day68.3%4.8 m/s12.7 hours
November22.8 °C12.6° to 39°4 mm/day71.1%4.6 m/s13.4 hours
December24 °C14.3° to 39.3°4.3 mm/day72.9%4.3 m/s13.7 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparative monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes for Phongolo Nature Reserve

Calculated monthly normals establish comparative highs and lows for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight across the sampled coordinate. These derived averages outline annual climate contrasts without representing observed weather extremes or localized conditions.
Warmest month
January24.6 °C
Coolest month
July16.6 °C
Wettest month
December4.3 mm/day
Driest month
June0.5 mm/day
Most humid month
February75%
Windiest month
October4.8 m/s
Longest daylight
December13.7 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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Examine standardized monthly normals to contrast annual temperature cycles and precipitation rhythms across different protected landscapes. Systematic atmospheric comparison highlights diverse regional patterns without assuming matching conditions or shared geographical traits.
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Annual mean
22.6 °C
Warmest month
February
Wettest month
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Annual mean
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Warmest month
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Wettest month
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