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The Gambia

DAFA, THE GAMBIA


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Elevation: 33 feet     Latitude: 13 36N     Longitude: 015 24W
K�ppen Classification: Tropical Savanna Climate

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Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18�C (64�F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The K�ppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Dafa is 82.6°F (28.1°C). The warmest month, on average, is May with an average temperature of 88.2°F (31.2°C). The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of 76.3°F (24.6°C).

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Dafa is 35.6" (904.2 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is August with 11.7" (297.2 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is January with an average of 0.0" (0 mm). There are an average of 55.8 days of precipitation, with the most precipitation occurring in August with 16.5 days and the least precipitation occurring in April with 0.0 days.



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