Warmest and driest decade on record, 1985-1995. Average temperature increased almost 1oF (0.5oC) over the past century.
Reference: Arntzen, J., T. Downing, R. Leemans, J. Malcolm, N. Reynard, S. Ringrose, and D. Rogers. 1996. Climate Change and Southern Africa: An exploration of some potential impacts in the SADC region. 104 pp. World Wildlife Fund, Climatic Research Unit.
