Climate Insights for Dagana
Département de Dagana, Saint-Louis Region, Senegal
Climate Overview
The climate in Dagana is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 139 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 62 mm of rainfall. Dagana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, October. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Dagana is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 5.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Dagana is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, October. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Dagana vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Dagana vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Dagana is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 139 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 mm. That's 62 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.Dagana is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 2.4 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
Dagana is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Dagana is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dagana 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 Dagana 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.