Analysis
of Building Climatic Data (ABCD)Analysis
of Building Climatic Data (ABCD)| Climate in Building Design |
The following self-learning module is developed to provide a better understanding of climatic design:
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There are also 27 automatic weather stations set up in different areas of Hong Kong to provide basic meteorological measurements and transmit the data to HKO via telephone circuits or UHF radio. Wind data from 17 other anemometer stations are transmitted in real-time to HKO too.
Major climatic elements
of Hong Kong
A well-known feature of Hong
Kong's climate is the frequent occurrence of typhoons
or tropical cyclones in the summer months, especially in August and
September, some of which have caused great loss of life and of property.
Typhoons often seriously affect agricultural production and are a serious
threat to squatter settlements. The danger zone of the typhoon is its narrow
centre of extremely low atmospheric pressure. Severe rainstorms also represent
an important feature of the climate. Such torrential rain causes serious
flooding and sometimes major landslides.
| January
This is a pleasant month to be in Hong Kong, with cool, sunny days and comfortable daily temperatures usually around 15 deg C, occasionally dropping to 10 deg C - 12 deg C. |
February
This is the coolest month of the year in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 8 deg C - 14 deg C, occasionally dropping to around 2 deg C. There may be some rain, but days are generally cool but sunny. |
March
Generally sunny, with some rain, and temperatures hovering just below 20 deg C. |
| April
Spring brings a sudden rise in humidity and air temperature, to 19 deg C - 25 deg C most days. Infrequent rainstorms may occur. |
May
This is the beginning of summer, with daily temperatures ranging from 27 deg C - 31 deg C. Hot, sunny days alternate with wet days, and the sudden rise in humidity indicates the arrival of the monsoon season. |
June
Traditionally the wettest month of the year, June also has some sunny, clear days. Daily temperatures are pretty constant at 28 deg C - 31 deg C throughout the month. |
| July
Right in the middle of the monsoon season, July is hot and humid, with daily temperatures sticking at around 31 deg C and humidity around 90% - 95%. Rain is likely. |
August
August temperatures remain at 30 deg C throughout the month, with humidity pretty constant at 90% - 95%. Days can be bright and sunny or rainy. |
September
September sees temperatures begin to drop to around 28 deg C and humidity falls to around 80%. Rain is less likely than earlier in the summer, but this is the month when typhoons are most likely to pass close to Hong Kong, so pay attention to warnings broadcast on local radio and television. |
| October
This is one of the most pleasant months of the year in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 26 deg C - 28 deg C and humidity down to around 70%. You can expect clear, sunny days and little rain. |
November
Weather remains pleasant throughout November, ranging from 20 deg C - 25 deg C. The air is dry and the days are bright and sunny. |
December
Although not the coolest month of the year in Hong Kong, temperatures of around 18 deg C - 20 deg C make the weather very pleasant with little or no rain throughout the month. |
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