Forecast and Review for:
Africa

Introduction:

Africa is the second largest landmass in the world, after Eurasia, and its area is more than three times that of the United States. There are more than 50 independent countries in Africa and on the islands off its coasts. The continent of Africa lies astride the equator, extending beyond 35 N. latitude and reaching almost 35 S., or about as far north as Washington, D.C., and about as far south as Uruguay. The climate and vegetation reflect the position of the continent astride the equator. A sequence of ecological zones extends north and south of the equator: the equatorial forest, the savanna grasslands, the desert, and the area of mild, Mediterranean-type climate. To see El Niņo's possible effect on Africa during winter and spring clicking on Winter Forecast or Spring Forecast.
Image of Africa

Winter Forecast:

Temperature:


Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average		 There is a chance for above average temperatures for areas below the equator, along the south and west coasts of West Africa, and along the Mediterranean coast.

There is a probability for below normal temperatures along the East African coast.

All other regions will experience near-normal conditions.

Precipitation:

There is an increased probability for above normal rainfall for east Africa over coastal areas between 0 and 10 N.

There is a chance for below normal rainfall over the northern part of the tropical belt extending from the west into the center of the continent. Also, below average precipitation will be seen over much of South Africa and along the north-east of Africa, near the Red Sea.

All other regions will experience near normal conditions.
Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average

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Spring Forecast:

Temperature:


Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average		 There is a chance for above average temperatures for areas below the equator, along the south and west coasts of West Africa, and along the Mediterranean coast.

There is a probability for below normal temperatures over Egypt.

All other regions will experience near-normal conditions.

Precipitation:

There is a likelihood for above normal precipitation along the south coast of Africa.

There is a chance for below average rainfall over southern Africa and over the regional located to the north-east of the Red Sea

All other areas will experience near-normal conditions.
Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average

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