Climate Insights for Capuchin
Saint John Parish, Dominica
Climate Overview
The climate in Capuchin is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 894 mm of precipitation falls per year. Capuchin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Capuchin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Capuchin is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 35.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Capuchin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Capuchin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.
Temperature
Capuchin has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Capuchin has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Capuchin is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 894 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 132 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 34 mm. That's 98 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Capuchin is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.3 in. That's 3.9 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Capuchin is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Capuchin is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Capuchin 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 Capuchin 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.