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The Gambia

KOFA, THE GAMBIA


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Elevation: 21 meters     Latitude: 13 45N     Longitude: 015 12W
Köppen 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 Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Kofa is 82.9°F (28.3°C). The warmest month, on average, is May with an average temperature of 88.9°F (31.6°C). The coolest month on average is December, with an average temperature of 76.3°F (24.6°C).

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Kofa is 32.8" (833.1 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is August with 10.7" (271.8 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 53.2 days of precipitation, with the most precipitation occurring in August with 15.8 days and the least precipitation occurring in March with 0.1 days.



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