Agrometeorological Dekadal Bulletin-1st dekad of September 2025

Dekadal Precipitation Amount

Highlights

  • The first ten days of September 2025 were characterized by moderate to heavy rainfall in the northern, southern, and southwestern parts of the country, represented in deep green and light green shades.
  • In contrast, the southeastern and parts of the central region received less rainfall during the same period, as shown in red and orange colors.
  • Nationwide, the rainfall amounts ranged from 24.72mm to 206.60mm, and soil moisture levels remained very high.
  • Parts of Maryland, Grand Kru, and River Gee recorded the lowest rainfall, which may be linked to shifts in the movement of the ITCZ over the country.
Maximum temperature at 2m

Highlights

  • The first DEKAD of September 2025 was marked by a decrease in maximum temperatures across the country.
  • Areas shaded in green indicate locations that recorded the lowest maximum temperatures, while those marked in red recorded the highest.
  • During this period, average maximum temperatures ranged between 25.6°C and 26.8°C .
Minimum temperature at 2m

Highlight

  • The first DEKAD of September 2025 were marked by variations in minimum temperatures.
  • The southern (costal) region experienced the highest values, while the northern and northwestern region experienced the lowest.
  • Minimum temperature during this period ranged from 21.1°C to 25.3°C
Dekadal ETO

Highlights

  • During the first dekad of September 2025, most parts of the country experienced high evapotranspiration rates.
  • The northern region recorded the highest rates, while the southern region experienced comparatively lower values
NVDI

Highlight

During the first DEKAD of September 2025, the north and the northwestern parts of the country were covered by dense vegetation. However, the southern region experienced less dense vegetation

Summary

During the first dekad of September 2025, moderate to heavy rainfall was observed across the northern, southern, and southwestern regions of the country while in the southeastern and parts of the central region recorded lower rainfall. Rainfall amounts ranged from 24.72 mm to 206.60 mm, with soil moisture levels remaining very high. The lowest totals were observed in Maryland, Grand Kru, and River Gee, likely influenced by shifts in the movement of the ITCZ.

Maximum temperatures decreased nationwide during this period. The Average maximum temperatures ranged between 25.6°C and 26.8°C. The first DEKAD of September 2025 were marked by variations in minimum temperatures. The southern (costal) region experienced the highest values, while the northern and northwestern region experienced the lowest. The average Minimum temperature during this period ranged from 21.1°C to 25.3°C

High evapotranspiration rates were recorded in most parts of the country, with the northern region experiencing the highest values and the southern region showing comparatively lower levels. Vegetation patterns also varied: the north and northwestern regions were covered by dense vegetation, whereas the south displayed less dense cover.