Friday, July 3, 2009

Climate of Canacona

The climate of Canacona is healthy and pleasant and characterized by hot and humid conditions. Since Canacona is bordered by Arabian Sea it experiences marine type of climate. Normally there is not much difference between day and night temperatures. Generally May is the hottest month when the temperature reaches 340C and December is the coolest month when the temperature falls to 180C.

The relative humidity in Canacona is high as 97 percent during monsoon season. During January to March the humidity comes to 50 percent but it never goes below this mark.

About 90 percent of the total rain occurs during monsoon season between June and September. In an average Canacona receives 3000 mm of rain annually. Rain occurs in 120 days. The highest rainfall of 22 cm was recorded in 1994. July and August are the rainiest months. Rainfall starts decreasing from the month of September. The general pattern of wind from June to September is southwest to northeast and reverse during other months. Canacona also experiences local winds namely land breezes and sea breezes.

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