Climate Insights for Afobakka
Sarakreek, Brokopondo, Suriname
Climate Overview
The climate in Afobakka is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,125 mm of precipitation falls per year. Afobakka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Afobakka sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Afobakka is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 83.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Afobakka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Afobakka sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Afobakka has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Afobakka has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Afobakka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,125 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 177 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 427 mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 48 mm. That's 379 mm less than May, 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.Afobakka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 83.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 16.8 in of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1.9 in. That's 14.9 in less than May, 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
Afobakka 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 February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Afobakka 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 February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Afobakka 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 Afobakka 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.