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Bamenda CM |
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.
Key factors in the calculation:
High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures
Kano exhibits significantly higher sun hours compared to all other cities, especially during the early months of the year, while also experiencing very little precipitation during those times
Cities in Nigeria like Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Nneyi-Umuleri, and Lagos have very low sun hours and high precipitation during their summer months
Eugene, Oregon, has a stark contrast with very low sun hours in winter and high sun hours in the summer, coupled with decreasing precipitation in the summer months
Fort Worth and Washington D.C
show more moderate and consistent sun hours and precipitation levels throughout the year compared to the other cities.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Bamenda |
|---|---|
| Jan | 31.3°C |
| Feb | 32.4°C |
| Mar | 30.2°C |
| Apr | 27.4°C |
| May | 25.7°C |
| Jun | 23.7°C |
| Jul | 22.4°C |
| Aug | 22.5°C |
| Sep | 22.8°C |
| Oct | 23.8°C |
| Nov | 26.3°C |
| Dec | 29.9°C |
| Average | 26.5°C |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Bamenda |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17.0°C |
| Feb | 18.1°C |
| Mar | 18.4°C |
| Apr | 17.9°C |
| May | 17.0°C |
| Jun | 16.1°C |
| Jul | 15.9°C |
| Aug | 15.9°C |
| Sep | 16.0°C |
| Oct | 16.2°C |
| Nov | 16.6°C |
| Dec | 17.1°C |
| Average | 16.8°C |
Bamenda experiences a significant reduction in total sunshine hours as the year progresses, with the lowest recorded in June through August, where average sun hours drop to below 1 hour per day.
In contrast, precipitation levels peak during these same months, indicating a clear wet season that coincides with minimal sunshine, while the drier months of January and December feature higher sun exposure and substantially lower precipitation levels.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Bamenda |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.6 hours/day |
| Feb | 10.8 hours/day |
| Mar | 7.2 hours/day |
| Apr | 3.1 hours/day |
| May | 1.8 hours/day |
| Jun | 0.9 hours/day |
| Jul | 0.5 hours/day |
| Aug | 0.3 hours/day |
| Sep | 0.5 hours/day |
| Oct | 1.2 hours/day |
| Nov | 5.9 hours/day |
| Dec | 11.6 hours/day |
| Average | 4.6 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Bamenda |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.0mm |
| Feb | 0.5mm |
| Mar | 2.7mm |
| Apr | 5.7mm |
| May | 7.5mm |
| Jun | 9.7mm |
| Jul | 10.7mm |
| Aug | 11.6mm |
| Sep | 13.5mm |
| Oct | 8.4mm |
| Nov | 1.8mm |
| Dec | 0.0mm |
| Average | 6.0mm |
Wind Speed
| Period | Bamenda |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.1km/h |
| Feb | 9.9km/h |
| Mar | 10.2km/h |
| Apr | 8.4km/h |
| May | 7.2km/h |
| Jun | 5.9km/h |
| Jul | 5.3km/h |
| Aug | 6.1km/h |
| Sep | 5.5km/h |
| Oct | 6.7km/h |
| Nov | 8.7km/h |
| Dec | 9.3km/h |
| Average | 7.7km/h |
Humidity
| Period | Bamenda |
|---|---|
| Jan | 32.6% |
| Feb | 33.3% |
| Mar | 57.7% |
| Apr | 73.6% |
| May | 83.6% |
| Jun | 89.4% |
| Jul | 92.0% |
| Aug | 91.2% |
| Sep | 91.2% |
| Oct | 86.6% |
| Nov | 70.0% |
| Dec | 40.6% |
| Average | 70.2% |
In Bamenda, sunrise occurs earliest at 06:04 in May and latest at 06:34 in February, indicating a relatively minor variation in morning light throughout the year. The sunset ranges from the earliest at 18:00 in November to the latest at 18:37 in July, demonstrating a more significant shift in evening light.
The day length varies from a shortest duration of 11 hours and 47 minutes in December to a longest duration of 12 hours and 27 minutes in June, reflecting a consistent pattern of increased daylight around mid-year. Overall, Bamenda experiences a stable tropical climate with only slight seasonal changes in sunlight hours.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Bamenda |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6:34 |
| Feb | 6:35 |
| Mar | 6:25 |
| Apr | 6:12 |
| May | 6:04 |
| Jun | 6:06 |
| Jul | 6:12 |
| Aug | 6:14 |
| Sep | 6:10 |
| Oct | 6:05 |
| Nov | 6:09 |
| Dec | 6:21 |
| Average | 6:18 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Bamenda |
|---|---|
| Jan | 18:23 |
| Feb | 18:31 |
| Mar | 18:30 |
| Apr | 18:27 |
| May | 18:28 |
| Jun | 18:34 |
| Jul | 18:38 |
| Aug | 18:32 |
| Sep | 18:19 |
| Oct | 18:05 |
| Nov | 18:00 |
| Dec | 18:08 |
| Average | 18:24 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Bamenda |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11:23 hours |
| Feb | 11:31 hours |
| Mar | 11:30 hours |
| Apr | 11:27 hours |
| May | 11:28 hours |
| Jun | 11:34 hours |
| Jul | 11:38 hours |
| Aug | 11:32 hours |
| Sep | 11:19 hours |
| Oct | 11:05 hours |
| Nov | 11:00 hours |
| Dec | 11:08 hours |
| Average | 11:24 hours |