Table III.

Temperature seasons and characteristics

Type of temperatureCharacteristics in the pastPresent characteristics
Wulumung (warm season)Starts from February-AprilStarts from January-May
High daily temperaturesVery high daily temperatures
High night temperaturesVery high night temperatures
Certain and predictableUncertain and unpredictable
DistinguishableDifficult to distinguish
Short durationLong duration
Tafiala/waaring (cold/harmattan season)Starts from October-JanuaryStarts from November-December
Low daily temperaturesHigh daily temperatures
Low night temperaturesMild night temperatures
Severe cold conditions at mornings and nightsMild temperatures at mornings and nights
Presence of smoke-like substance that traps sun rays during the dayAbsence of severe cold conditions
DistinguishableAbsence of smoke-like substance
Certain and predictableShort duration
Long durationDifficult to distinguish
Uncertain and unpredictable

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