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There are three ways of getting to Tanzania:
1 - Kilimanjaro International Airport. This is the
closest airport to Arusha.
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- Dar-Es-Salaam International Airport. You will need to fly to
Arusha.
3
- Jommo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi-Kenya).
We can arrange for your transfer from Jommo Kenyatta International Airport to
Nairobi town and accommodation.
Three mode of transport from Nairobi to Arusha.
1) Scheduled shuttle bus sharing with other commuters. This will
be via Namanga Border.
2) Private vehicle via Namanga border
3) Scheduled flight from Wilson Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport.
In this case we have to arrange for a transfer from either
Nairobi town or Jommo Kenyatta Airport to Wilson Airport. As the flight is to
Kilimanjaro Airport, we have to arrange for a transfer to
Arusha.
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Health / Vaccination Certificate: All visitors
traveling to Tanzania should
have a valid international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever and Cholera.
Anti-malaria medication is strongly recommended when traveling within East Africa.
Anti-malaria tablets are recommended to be taken a few days prior to arrival, during your
stay and for a short period after returning home. Visitors
should consult their physicians before traveling to learn about prophylaxis
and the possible side effects of various available medications.
P.
falciparum malaria, the serious and sometimes fatal strain of malaria in
Tanzania, is resistant to the anti-malarial drug chloroquine. Because
travelers to Tanzania are at high risk for contracting malaria, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that travelers should take
one of the following antimalaria drugs: mefloquine (Lariam™), doxycycline,
or atovaquone/
proguanil
(Malarone™). The CDC has determined that a traveler who is on an
appropriate antimalarial drug has a greatly reduced chance of contracting
the disease. In addition, other personal protective measures, such as the
use of insect repellents, help to reduce malaria risk. Travelers who become
ill with a fever or flu-like illness while traveling in a malaria-risk area
and up to one year after returning home should seek prompt medical attention
and tell the physician their travel history and what antimalarials they have
been taking. For
additional
information on malaria, protection from insect bites, and antimalarial drugs,
please visit the CDC travel health web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/malinfo.htm.
Information
on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water
precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention's hotline for international travelers at
1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via
the CDC's Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. For information
about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health
Organization's website at http://www.who.int/en.
Further
health information for travelers is available at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/other/travelers-health-kit.htm
OR
http://www.who.int/countries/tza/en/.
MASTA
(Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad) Travellers Health Line on
0870 606 2782 for all professional medical advice.
Water: You will find many
different opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend local bottled
mineral water to be drank for peace of mind.
Insurance: You are strongly advised to have your own insurance to
cover baggage, personal injury or accident and medical attention.
Clothing: Clothing should be light weight, loose-fitting and of
"breathable" fabrics, such as cotton. For the daytime, shorts and T-shirts are
most comfortable. While out in the bush you will find that neutral colors are best as they
blend in with the natural surroundings and show the dust least. It is advised to avoid
bright colors. The nights at the higher elevations like Ngorongoro gets to be quite cool,
so you should also bring a sweater or a jacket.
Some of the items to bring with you:
Binoculars, sun screen, eye drops, hat with a visor, insect repellent, small flashlight,
personal medications, swim suit and cover-up, skin and hair moisturizers, pre-moistened
small towelettes, sunglasses (neck string comes in quite handy) an extra pair of glasses
/contact lenses and it’s fluids, two or three pair of comfortable shoes and a pair of
sandals, three to five changes of casual clothing (shorts, T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, a
sweater or jacket, slacks, sports shirts, blouses and a dress.)
It is also advisable to come with photo-copy of your passport, credit card(s), and
airline ticket and to keep them separately form the originals.
Pictures: It is prohibited to take pictures of State house, airports,
military installations, police stations, government facilities, any border post, soldiers
or police or any person. Please always seek advice from your driver guide before taking
pictures.
While on safari, make sure you have some way of protecting your camera from dust. As
most of the safari game viewing takes place in the early morning and late afternoon, 100
or 200 ASA film is probably best to use. A telephoto or zoom lens is recommended.
Baggage: Baggage should be kept to a minimum, one main lightweight bag
with soft sides and one overnight bag are adequate. On flying safaris, baggage is limited
to 15 Kgs.
Currency:
These
vary tremendously from country to country. Tanzania Shillings (Tshs) is
Tanzania currency. Traveller cheques and foreign currency must be changed at
the bank, authorized Bureau D'Change. Our office staff will be happy to
assist you with further information Most countries will accept any
traveler’s cheques when making payment of service or goods. Credit Cards
are rarely accepted and where accepted will attract bank charges.
Security: As in most major international cities, sensible security
measures should be observed. Keep a close watch on purses, handbags, wallets and cameras.
Avoid wearing expensive or flashy jewelry. It is advisable to hire a taxi if you wish to
move around at night and for your personal safety, avoid dark, deserted lanes and streets.
If you are with our driver guides then it is best to leave the cameras and other equipment
with him when you are walking around.
Airport Departure Tax: Airport departure tax on international flights
is to be paid in Cash Only. In some cases some airlines include the departure Tax in their
ticket price. Please check with your travel agent.
In case the airport departure is not included, airport will charge the fee upon
departure.
Flying Doctor Membership:
A temporary Flying Doctor Membership is recommended to cover air
medical evacuation to Nairobi. Participation fee is US $25 for Northern
Tanzania and US$ 50 for Southern Tanzania.
Time:
Tanzania has only one time zone. Local time is GMT + 3 and
Daylight Savings Time is not used.
Electricity: 215 - 230 Volts, 50 Cycles AC
Miscellaneous: Other information on National Park Rules, what to do
and not to do, tipping and other guide lines will be explained when you get
your pre-safari
briefing in our office.
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Climate:
Tanzania is a land without winter. Temperatures in Northern Tanzania range from 60-75
Degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 40-50 Degrees Fahrenheit at night from May to
October. From November to March, the day time temperature varies from 70-90 Degrees
Fahrenheit and 60-75 Degrees Fahrenheit at Night. Please note that weather is highly
unpredictable.
On account of its
extremely varied topography, the weather in Tanzania can vary between
regions, but generally it has two dry seasons split by two rainy seasons as
described below:
DECEMBER
- MARCH this is when the north of the country is usually at
its driest with hot, clear days and pleasantly warm nights. On average
daytime temperatures rise to around 90F and then fall to a balmy 65F at
night. The coastal region can experience more tropical temperatures with the
influence of the 'kaskazi' monsoon wind that can push temperatures up to a
humid 95F or higher. Whilst the north of the country is predominantly dry
during this time, the southern areas of Selous and Ruaha usually experience
their green season with intermittent rainfall.
APRIL
- MAY As the end of March beckons, daytime temperatures and
humidity begin to increase significantly with the onset of the long rains,
although the effects in the northern highlands are normally tempered on
account of the altitude. The long rains can sometimes cause temporary
flooding as a result, but are usually short and heavy, with rainfall
typically lasting for an hour or two before the sun shines again.
JUNE
- OCTOBER this is the coolest time of the year although
daytime temperatures remain high at about 80F, contrasting significantly
with the nights when the temperature can fall to 58F or cooler in the
highlands. As September and October approach, so it starts to warm up again
prior to the short rains in November. These months are generally dry
although some rain may be encountered.
NOVEMBER
This month sees a rise in temperatures as the hot and dry season approaches,
but this is also the time of the short rains, which can last into early
December. Storms are generally short, sharp and very sporadic with travel
arrangements little affected.
Passports & Visas: All visitors must have a valid
passport and visa to enter Tanzania. Visa fees vary according to the country you originate
from. Visas can be obtained from Tanzania Diplomatic Representatives abroad.
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Weather Links for Tanzania
| Tanzania |
National (USA) Weather Service |
| Arusha
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National (USA) Weather Service |
| Zanzibar |
National (USA) Weather Service |
| Yahoo! Weather for Tanzania |
Yahoo Weather Service |
| Wunderground |
Wunderground Weather Service |
Click on image for Dar-Es-Salaam Forecast
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Click on image
for Zanzibar Forecast
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Click on image for Kilimanjaro Forecast
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Click on image
for Arusha Forecast
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BBC
Weather Service |
When page opens, type Tanzania in the box and
press the GO
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| Intellicast
Weather |
Forecast from www.intellicast.com |
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Be
advised that Bushbuck has no control over links to outside sites and
therefore their
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Approximate averaged Tanzania
temperature in Fahrenheit |
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Month
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Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May. |
Jun. |
Jul. |
Aug. |
Sep. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec |
| High |
85°F |
84°F |
83°F |
83°F |
82°F |
81°F |
79°F |
80°F |
84°F |
87°F |
88°F |
87°F |
| Low |
65°F |
65°F |
64°F |
64°F |
61°F |
57°F |
55°F |
57°F |
59°F |
62°F |
64°F |
65°F |
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Arusha
- North Central / altitude 4550 feet
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Month
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 Average
Maximum temperatures in °F
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 Average
Minimum temperatures in °F
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Average
# of days / month of measurable precipitation
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Humidity
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January
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84°F
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50°F
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5°F
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82°F
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February
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84°F
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51°F
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7°F
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84°F
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March
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81°F
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53°F
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9°F
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95°F
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April
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77°F
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57°F
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9°F
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95°F
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May
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72°F
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52°F
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10°F
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June
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70°F
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48°F
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3°F
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July
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69°F
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49°F
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1°F
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August
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72°F
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48°F
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2°F
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September
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76°F
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47°F
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2°F
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October
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80°F
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51°F
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3°F
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94°F
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November
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81°F
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51°F
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8°F
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98°F
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December
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81°F
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50°F
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8°F
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91°F
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Dar
Es Salaam ARPT 6 86 S, 39 20 E, 180 feet (55 meters) above
sea level.
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Avg.
Temperature
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NA
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82
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80
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NA
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77
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75
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74
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NA
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75
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77
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79
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81
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Avg.
Max Temperature in °F
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NA
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139
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88
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NA
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84
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83
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83
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NA
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85
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86
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87
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88
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Avg.
Min Temperature in °F
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NA
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75
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74
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NA
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71
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68
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66
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NA
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66
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68
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71
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74
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Avg.
Rain Days
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2
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2
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4
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7
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9
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3
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1
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1
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1
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2
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3
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2
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Zanzibar
6 21 S, 39 21 E, 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level.
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Avg.
Temperature
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NA
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NA
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82
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NA
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79
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77
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77
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NA
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79
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79
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80
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81
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Avg.
Max Temperature in °F
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NA
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NA
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87
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NA
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83
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81
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81
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NA
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85
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85
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85
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87
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Avg.
Min Temperature in °F
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NA
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NA
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76
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NA
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73
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73
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71
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NA
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69
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70
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73
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NA
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Avg.
Rain Days
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0
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1
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2
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3
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2
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2
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1
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1
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1
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4
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4
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3
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