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Elsenburg

During August 2007 there was a stronger component from the northeast than during last year and the long-term average.

August mean 2007
Elsenburg: August 2007
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August 2006
Elsenburg: June  2006
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Long term mean
Elsenburg: Long term winds
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Januarieskraal

Calm situations and the northwesterly wind were more prevalent than last year and the long-term average during this month.  There was a decrease wind from the south compared to the long-term and last year.  These wind anomalies are also reflected in rainfall distribution during this year as opposed to last year. 

August mean 2007
Januarieskraal: June  Mean 2007
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August 2006
Januarieskraal: June  2006
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Long Term mean
Januarieskraal: Long term mean
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Tygerhoek

Predominant winds for August 2007 are light to gentle from the west (39.7%) and northwest, while there ia a larger contribution from the southwest considering the average situation.

August mean 2007
Tygerhoek: June  mean 2007
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August 2006
Tygerhoek: June  2006
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Long term wind rose
Tygerhoek: June  2006
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Voorstekop

Calm conditions and a flow from the northwest were more dominant during this year than on average and during the previous year.

August mean 2007
Voorstekop: August 2007
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August 2006
Voorstekop: June  mean 2006
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Long term wind rose
Voorstekop:Long term mean
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