TAMSAT
Rain and drought in Africa
Official site consultedWeather, climate and agriculture
Last verified: 1 October 2026
TAMSAT (Tropical Applications of Meteorology using SATellite) is a University of Reading programme, created in 1977, producing rainfall and soil moisture estimates for all of Africa. It serves African meteorological agencies (early warning, drought insurance, agriculture).
Services
- Daily rainfall estimates for Africa (0.0375°)
- Soil moisture and forecasts up to 160 days ahead
- Archive from 1983 to present
Access requirements
Data released under a Creative Commons licence for operational, research and commercial use.
Sources
- TAMSAT (new tab), verified on 1 October 2026Official site consulted