Climate Insights for Akoch

Ayod, Jonglei, South Sudan

Hottest
March
39°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
August
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
August
152 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Akoch is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 685 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 152 mm of rainfall. Akoch sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Akoch is hot. The average annual temperature is 85°F and approximately 27 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Akoch sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 25°FebMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 26°MarMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 28°AprMax: 38°Average: 33°Min: 28°MayMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 26°JunMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°OctMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°NovMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 25°DecMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 99°FAverage: 87°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 101°FAverage: 90°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 103°FAverage: 92°FMin: 83°FAprMax: 100°FAverage: 91°FMin: 82°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 87°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 95°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 98°FAverage: 87°FMin: 77°F
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Min

Akoch sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 39°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Akoch sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 103°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 92°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 24mmMayPrecipitation: 69mmJunPrecipitation: 82mmJulPrecipitation: 136mmAugPrecipitation: 152mmSepPrecipitation: 119mmOctPrecipitation: 81mmNovPrecipitation: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inJulPrecipitation: 5.3inAugPrecipitation: 6inSepPrecipitation: 4.7inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Akoch is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 685 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 152 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 152 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.Akoch is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 6 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 6 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Akoch is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Akoch is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akoch 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 Akoch 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
25 °C77 °F
37 °C99 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C80 °F
39 °C101 °F
11 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
28 °C83 °F
39 °C103 °F
9 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
28 °C82 °F
38 °C100 °F
10 km/h6 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C80 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h5 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h5 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
36 °C98 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in