GARISSA, KENYA

This climate type is characterized by extremely variable temperature conditions, with annual means decreasing and annual ranges increasing poleward, and relatively little precipitation. This climate is typically located deep within the interiors of continents and is contiguous with the tropical desert climates of North and South America and of central Asia. This region type owes its origins to locations deep within continental interiors, far from the windward coasts and sources of moist, maritime air. Remoteness from sources of water vapor is enhanced in some regions by mountain barriers upwind.

The K�ppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Bsh". (Mid-Latitude Steppe and Desert Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Garissa is 84.0°F (28.9°C). The warmest month, on average, is March with an average temperature of 87.0°F (30.6°C). The coolest month on average is July, with an average temperature of 81.0°F (27.2°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Garissa is 104.0°F (40°C), which was recorded in March. The lowest recorded temperature in Garissa is 56.0°F (13.3°C), which was recorded in December.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Garissa is 12.4" (315 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is November with 3.1" (78.7 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is July with an average of 0.1" (2.5 mm).