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GAMTOOS ESTUARY: Climate |
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General |
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Temperature: On 15 June 1956, GF van Wyk recorded a temperature of 15°C, 730m from the mouth. |
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Rainfall |
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Rainfall generally occurs throughout the year in the coastal region and very late in summer in the inland areas. The peak rainfall months are December and January. Rainfall is in the range of 150 mm to 600 mm/a. Small localised coastal areas experience rainfall of more than 1 100 mm/a. (Ref 2) |
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Wind |
| Predominantly S W and W S W winds that blow during the summer months. (Ref 1) |
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