Climate Insights for Vélingara
Département de Vélingara, Kolda Region, Senegal
Climate Overview
The climate in Vélingara is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 695 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 250 mm of rainfall. Vélingara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Vélingara is hot. The average annual temperature is 86°F and approximately 27.3 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 9.8 in of rainfall. Vélingara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Vélingara vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 34°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Vélingara vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 107°F and an average of 93°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Vélingara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 695 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 250 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 250 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.Vélingara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 9.8 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 9.8 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
Vélingara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Vélingara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vélingara 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 Vélingara 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.