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GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS


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Elevation: 2 meters     Latitude: 21 26N     Longitude: 071 08W
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 Grand Turk is 80.0°F (26.7°C). The warmest month, on average, is August with an average temperature of 84.0°F (28.9°C). The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of 76.0°F (24.4°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Grand Turk is 92.0°F (33.3°C), which was recorded in August. The lowest recorded temperature in Grand Turk is 62.0°F (16.7°C), which was recorded in February.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Grand Turk is 23.8" (604.5 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is November with 3.7" (94 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is March with an average of 1.0" (25.4 mm). In terms of liquid precipitation, there are an average of 46.5 days of rain, with the most rain occurring in October with 6.3 days of rain, and the least rain occurring in March with 2.1 days of rain.



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