Climate - Kaolack (Senegal)
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Climate chart - Kaolack (Senegal)
Kaolack's climate is tropical semi-arid, with a long, dry season from November to May, and a wet, rainy season that runs roughly from mid-June to mid-October. The total rainfall that falls in a year is not low, but the climate can be defined as semi-arid because the dry season is very long.
The city is located in the south-central Senegal, about 150 km (95 mi) south-east of Dakar.
During the day it is hot all year round, but from November to March, nights are a bit cooler and the humidity is lower.
All year round, however, a hot, dry wind can blow from the interior, maybe just for a day or two.
Kaolack - Climate data
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 27.0 °C (80.6 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Kaolack - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 19.1 | 34.9 | 27 | 66 | 95 | 80.6 |
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| February | 20.5 | 37.2 | 28.8 | 69 | 99 | 83.9 |
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| March | 21.6 | 39.6 | 30.6 | 71 | 103 | 87.1 |
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| April | 22.2 | 40.8 | 31.5 | 72 | 105 | 88.7 |
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| May | 23.4 | 40.1 | 31.7 | 74 | 104 | 89.1 |
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| June | 24.8 | 37.4 | 31.1 | 77 | 99 | 88 |
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| July | 25.4 | 34.9 | 30.1 | 78 | 95 | 86.2 |
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| August | 25 | 33.5 | 29.3 | 77 | 92 | 84.7 |
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| September | 24.8 | 33.6 | 29.2 | 77 | 93 | 84.5 |
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| October | 25 | 36.2 | 30.6 | 77 | 97 | 87.1 |
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| November | 22.2 | 37.5 | 29.9 | 72 | 99 | 85.7 |
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| December | 19.8 | 35.4 | 27.6 | 68 | 96 | 81.7 |
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| Year | 22.8 | 36.7 | 29.75 | 73.1 | 98.1 | 85.5 |
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Precipitation amounts to 660 millimeters (26 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (March) to 230 mm (9.1 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.Kaolack - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 6 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| February | 6 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| March | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| April | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| May | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| June | 60 | 2.4 | 3 |
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| July | 135 | 5.3 | 9 |
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| August | 230 | 9.1 | 14 |
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| September | 165 | 6.5 | 12 |
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| October | 40 | 1.6 | 4 |
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| November | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| December | 7 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| Year | 660 | 26 | 45 |
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Kaolack - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in January 1996.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
February is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.2 °C (98.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F). However, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F) in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
March is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111 °F). However, it reached 48.5 °C (119.3 °F) in March 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.5 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F). However, it reached 49 °C (120.2 °F) in April 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.7 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 40.1 °C (104.2 °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 45 °C (113 °F). However, it reached 47.8 °C (118 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.1 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.3 °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 42 °C (108 °F). However, it reached 45.2 °C (113.4 °F) in June 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in August 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 41.1 °C (106 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
November is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in November 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
December is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in December 1993.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
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