Agrometeorological Dekadal Bulletin-Second Dekad September 2025

Dekadal Precipitation Amount

Highlights

  • The second DEKAD of September 2025 were characterized by heavy rainfall in the northwest and southwest parts of the country, represented in deep green and light green shades.
  • In contrast, the central region received moderate rainfall during the same period, as shown in orange color.
  • Nationwide, rainfall amounts ranged from 00.00mm to 207.95mm, and soil moisture levels remained very high.
  • Parts of Maryland, Grand Kru, River Gee and Grand Gedeh 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 second 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 26.10°C and 28.01°C
Minimum temperature at 2m

Highlights

  • The second 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 21.20°C to 25.29°C
Dekadal ETO

Highlights

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

Summary

During the second dekad of September 2025, the northwest and southwest regions of the country experienced heavy rainfall while the central region received moderate rainfall. Nationwide, rainfall totals ranged from 0.00 mm to 207.95 mm, with soil moisture levels remaining very high. The lowest rainfall was recorded in parts of Maryland, Grand Kru, River Gee, and Grand Gedeh, likely due to shifts in the movement of the ITCZ.

Maximum temperatures declined across the country during this period. Average maximum temperatures ranged between 26.10°C and 28.01°C. Minimum temperatures also varied, with the southern coastal region recording the highest values and the northern and northwestern regions the lowest, ranging from 21.20°C to 25.29°C.

Most parts of the country experienced high evapotranspiration rates, particularly in the northern region, while the south recorded comparatively lower values. Vegetation density also varied: the north and northwestern areas were covered by dense vegetation, whereas the southern region showed less dense coverage.