Climate Insights for Sellou
Bénoué, North, Cameroon
Climate Overview
The climate in Sellou is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 774 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 240 mm of rainfall. Sellou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Sellou is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 30.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 9.5 in of rainfall. Sellou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sellou vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sellou vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 104°F and an average of 92°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sellou is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 774 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 240 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 240 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Sellou is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 9.4 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Sellou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sellou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sellou based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sellou based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.