Climate Insights for Nkawkaw

Kwahu West Municipal District, Eastern Region, Ghana

Hottest
February
34°C peak94°F peak
Coldest
August
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
September
215 mm rain8.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nkawkaw is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,310 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 215 mm of rainfall. Nkawkaw sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Nkawkaw is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 51.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 8.5 in of rainfall. Nkawkaw sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°FebMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°MarMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°JunMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°JulMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°AugMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°F
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Average
Min

Nkawkaw sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 34°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Nkawkaw sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 94°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 106mmAprPrecipitation: 105mmMayPrecipitation: 131mmJunPrecipitation: 187mmJulPrecipitation: 132mmAugPrecipitation: 116mmSepPrecipitation: 215mmOctPrecipitation: 182mmNovPrecipitation: 62mmDecPrecipitation: 23mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inMayPrecipitation: 5.2inJunPrecipitation: 7.4inJulPrecipitation: 5.2inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSepPrecipitation: 8.5inOctPrecipitation: 7.2inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Nkawkaw is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,310 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 215 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10 mm. That's 205 mm less than September, 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.Nkawkaw is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.4 in. That's 8.1 in less than September, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Nkawkaw is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Nkawkaw 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 August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 Nkawkaw 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 Nkawkaw 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C73 °F
34 °C93 °F
6 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
34 °C94 °F
7 km/h4 mph
39 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
105 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
131 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
215 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
182 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in