Climate Change Chart of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Comprehensive Climate Change Chart of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Averages and Impact Trends
For Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the climate data compare 1940–1950 with 2013–2023.
Monthly mean temperatures were higher by a mean difference of +1.15 °C averaged across calendar months in the more recent reference period; this unweighted comparison of monthly means does not describe a continuous change or imply that every month warmed. It also concerns mean temperature, not daytime maximum temperatures.
Overview of climate changes
Temperature changes
Monthly mean temperatures were higher by a mean difference of +1.15 °C averaged across calendar months in the more recent reference period; this unweighted comparison of monthly means does not describe a continuous change or imply that every month warmed. It also concerns mean temperature, not daytime maximum temperatures. The largest monthly increase was in March, with a difference of +2.17 °C. This identifies the strongest increase among the supplied monthly comparisons, rather than a general pattern for all months.
Changes in rainfall
Averaged across calendar months, mean daily rainfall had a difference of -0.03 mm/day in the more recent period. This is an unweighted mean of monthly means, not a day-weighted annual average or a monthly rainfall total, and it does not mean that rainfall fell in every month. Monthly differences went in both directions: in August, mean daily rainfall had an increase of +1.03 mm/day, while in June it had a decrease of -0.46 mm/day. These are the largest monthly increase and decrease, respectively, among the supplied comparisons; they describe daily averages rather than accumulated monthly rainfall.
Changes in sunshine duration
Mean daily sunshine duration had a difference of -0.38 hours/day averaged across calendar months in the more recent period. This unweighted comparison summarizes monthly means and should not be read as a change experienced equally in every month or as a continuous trend. The monthly contrasts include an increase of +0.04 hours/day in February and a decrease of -0.74 hours/day in August. These mark the largest monthly increase and decrease in mean daily sunshine duration in the supplied comparisons.
Climate Change Data Overview for Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Explore the comprehensive climate change data for Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes influenced by climate change, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
Temperature °C
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.29 | 24.79 | 0.49 |
| Feb | 26.02 | 27.44 | 1.42 |
| Mar | 29.03 | 31.20 | 2.17 |
| Apr | 31.04 | 32.91 | 1.88 |
| May | 31.33 | 32.38 | 1.05 |
| Jun | 29.68 | 29.94 | 0.26 |
| Jul | 26.33 | 27.43 | 1.10 |
| Aug | 25.04 | 25.94 | 0.90 |
| Sep | 25.77 | 26.84 | 1.07 |
| Oct | 27.29 | 28.50 | 1.21 |
| Nov | 26.50 | 27.94 | 1.43 |
| Dec | 24.50 | 25.26 | 0.76 |
| ⌀ Month | 27.24 | 28.38 | 1.15 |
Sunshine (h) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.56 | 10.47 | -0.09 |
| Feb | 10.67 | 10.71 | 0.04 |
| Mar | 10.89 | 10.49 | -0.40 |
| Apr | 11.28 | 10.71 | -0.57 |
| May | 11.45 | 10.86 | -0.59 |
| Jun | 11.44 | 10.75 | -0.69 |
| Jul | 10.11 | 9.79 | -0.32 |
| Aug | 9.25 | 8.51 | -0.74 |
| Sep | 10.26 | 9.77 | -0.50 |
| Oct | 10.61 | 10.33 | -0.27 |
| Nov | 10.55 | 10.30 | -0.26 |
| Dec | 10.21 | 10.06 | -0.14 |
| ⌀ Month | 10.61 | 10.23 | -0.38 |
Rain (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.08 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Feb | 0.09 | 0.02 | -0.07 |
| Mar | 0.11 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Apr | 0.50 | 0.25 | -0.25 |
| May | 1.13 | 0.69 | -0.44 |
| Jun | 2.18 | 1.72 | -0.46 |
| Jul | 4.97 | 4.75 | -0.23 |
| Aug | 6.49 | 7.52 | 1.03 |
| Sep | 3.93 | 3.91 | -0.03 |
| Oct | 0.91 | 1.12 | 0.21 |
| Nov | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 1.70 | 1.67 | -0.03 |
Snow (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
