Climate Insights for Marion Base

South Africa

Hottest
February
9°C peak48°F peak
Coldest
September
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
July
113 mm rain4.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Marion Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,135 mm of precipitation falls per year. Marion Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Marion Base is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between May and December.The climate in Marion Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 44.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Marion Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Marion Base is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Light snow can occur between May and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°FebMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°MarMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°AprMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 5°MayMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°JunMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°JulMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°AugMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°SepMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 3°OctMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°NovMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 47°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FFebMax: 48°FAverage: 46°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 48°FAverage: 46°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 44°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 43°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 43°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°F
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Marion Base has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 8°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Marion Base has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 48°F with a mean of 46°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 7mmOctPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 3inAugPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 3inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1in
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Marion Base is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,135 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 113 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 73 mm. That's 41 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between May and December, totalling around 36cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Marion Base is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2.9 in. That's 1.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between May and December, totalling around 14in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/h40km/h45km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 36km/hFebWind Speed: 35km/hMarWind Speed: 35km/hAprWind Speed: 38km/hMayWind Speed: 40km/hJunWind Speed: 42km/hJulWind Speed: 42km/hAugWind Speed: 43km/hSepWind Speed: 41km/hOctWind Speed: 38km/hNovWind Speed: 37km/hDecWind Speed: 38km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mph30mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22mphFebWind Speed: 22mphMarWind Speed: 22mphAprWind Speed: 24mphMayWind Speed: 25mphJunWind Speed: 26mphJulWind Speed: 26mphAugWind Speed: 26mphSepWind Speed: 25mphOctWind Speed: 24mphNovWind Speed: 23mphDecWind Speed: 24mph
Wind Speed

Marion Base is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 39km/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 43km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 35km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h 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 42km/h in winter, 38km/h in spring, 36km/h in summer, 38km/h in autumn.Marion Base is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 26mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 22mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph 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 26mph in winter, 24mph in spring, 23mph in summer, 24mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Marion Base 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Marion Base 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
6 °C43 °F
8 °C47 °F
36 km/h22 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
9 °C48 °F
35 km/h22 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C44 °F
9 °C48 °F
35 km/h22 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
38 km/h24 mph
90 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C40 °F
7 °C45 °F
40 km/h25 mph
104 mm4.1 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
7 °C44 °F
42 km/h26 mph
112 mm4.4 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
4 °C38 °F
6 °C43 °F
42 km/h26 mph
113 mm4.5 in
8 cm3 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
6 °C43 °F
43 km/h26 mph
110 mm4.3 in
7 cm3 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
5 °C42 °F
41 km/h25 mph
90 mm3.5 in
7 cm3 in
OctCurrent
3 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
38 km/h24 mph
94 mm3.7 in
5 cm2 in
Nov
4 °C40 °F
6 °C43 °F
37 km/h23 mph
73 mm2.9 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
38 km/h24 mph
101 mm4 in
3 cm1 in