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The climate of Sarh is
tropical, with a dry season from November to March and a rainy season from May to October. The hottest period is from February to April, before the rains.
The city is located in the far south of Chad, at an altitude of 360 meters (1,180 feet), near the border with the Central African Republic.
Sarh - Climate data
In Sarh, the
average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 32.5 °C (90.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Sarh - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 17 | 36 | 26.6 | 63 | 97 | 79.9 |
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| February | 21 | 39 | 29.7 | 69 | 102 | 85.4 |
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| March | 24 | 40 | 32.1 | 76 | 104 | 89.8 |
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| April | 26 | 39 | 32.5 | 78 | 102 | 90.4 |
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| May | 24 | 36 | 30.4 | 76 | 97 | 86.6 |
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| June | 23 | 33 | 28.1 | 73 | 92 | 82.6 |
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| July | 22 | 31 | 26.7 | 72 | 89 | 80.1 |
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| August | 22 | 31 | 26.2 | 71 | 87 | 79.1 |
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| September | 22 | 32 | 26.8 | 71 | 89 | 80.3 |
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| October | 22 | 34 | 27.8 | 72 | 92 | 82.1 |
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| November | 20 | 36 | 27.9 | 68 | 97 | 82.2 |
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| December | 17 | 36 | 26.5 | 63 | 97 | 79.8 |
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| Year | 21.6 | 35.2 | 28.35 | 70.9 | 95.4 | 83 |
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In Sarh,
precipitation amounts to 1160 millimeters (45.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, December) to 275 mm (10.8 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
Sarh - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 10 | 0.4 | 1 |
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| April | 25 | 1 | 3 |
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| May | 125 | 4.9 | 8 |
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| June | 180 | 7.1 | 8 |
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| July | 275 | 10.8 | 13 |
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| August | 260 | 10.2 | 15 |
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| September | 190 | 7.5 | 12 |
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| October | 80 | 3.1 | 6 |
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| November | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 1160 | 45.7 | 65 |
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In Sarh, there are on average around 2740
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Sarh - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 8.5 | 265 | February | 8.5 | 245 | March | 8 | 245 | April | 8 | 235 | May | 8 | 240 | June | 7 | 205 | July | 5.5 | 175 | August | 5.5 | 175 | September | 6 | 185 | October | 7.5 | 230 | November | 8.5 | 260 | December | 8.5 | 265 | Year | 7.5 | 2740 |
Sarh - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Sarh is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.7 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
February, the weather in Sarh is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 20.5 °C (69 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
In
March, the weather in Sarh is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 40 °C (104 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
April, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Sarh is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.5 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) and a maximum of 39.2 °C (102.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
May, the weather in Sarh is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
June, the weather in Sarh is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
July, the weather in Sarh is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 275 mm (10.8 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
August, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Sarh is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 260 mm (10.2 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
September, the weather in Sarh is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
In
October, the weather in Sarh is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
November, the weather in Sarh is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
December, the weather in Sarh is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.6 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (96.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).