Climate, Temperatur, Rainfall, Season in Sirsa District
CLIMATE
The climate of this district is characterised by its dryness and extremes of temperature and scanty rainfall.
TEMPERATURE
The mean daily maximum temperature during May and June which is the hottest period varies from 41.5 ºC to 46.7 ºC. On individual days the maximum temperature during the summer season may rise upto about 49 ºC. The decrease in temperature is rapid after October and drop in temperature after nightfall is particularly trying. January is generally the coldest month with the mean daily maximum at 21.1 ºC and the mean daily minimum at 5.1 ºC.
RAINFALL
The average annual rainfall in the district is 32-53 mm. About 72% of the annual normal rainfall in the district is received during the short south east monsoon period, July to September, July and August being the rainiest months. During the monsoon season, the sky is mostly moderately to heavily clouded. In the rest f the year, the sky is generally clear or lightly clouded.
SEASON
The year may be divided into four seasons. The cold season from November to March is followed by the Summer season which lasts upto the end of June. The period from July to about the middle of September and from the middle of September to October constitute the south west monsoon and post-monsoon seasons respectively.
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