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Arfa Moussaïa, Guinea

Faranah · Guinea

Arfa Moussaïa is a small city in Faranah, Guinea with a population of 16,561. Elevation: 2,192 ft (668 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,561 Population 5/sq mi density
2,192 ft Elevation 668 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Conakry Timezone

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About Arfa Moussaïa

Kankama is a town and sub-prefecture in the Dabola Prefecture in the Faranah Region of Guinea. As of 2014 it had a population of 13,262 people.

People

Population16,561
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation2,192 ft (668 m)
Population16,561
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,192 ft (668 m)
Coordinates10.7667°, -11.3667°
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry
Country🇬🇳 Guinea
State / ProvinceFaranah
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,578 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arfa Moussaïa

Arfa Moussaïa is a small city in Guinea (Faranah) with a population of 16,561. The city sits at an elevation of 2,192 feet (668 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.

Climate in Arfa Moussaïa

Arfa Moussaïa has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.9°C), the coldest is Dec (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2156 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 12.6° / 34.7° 0.4
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 14.9° / 37.8° 2.2
Mar 29.2°C / 84°F 17.5° / 39.6° 5.3
Apr 29.9°C / 86°F 20.7° / 40.7° 42.9
May 27.9°C / 82°F 20.9° / 38.8° 192.9
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 20° / 34.9° 234.1
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.5° / 29.7° 439.9
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 29° 563.0
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 18.4° / 28.9° 455.3
Oct 23.7°C / 75°F 18° / 29.4° 212.7
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 14.6° / 29.9° 6.7
Dec 22.7°C / 73°F 12.5° / 31.6° 0.7
Arfa Moussaïa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,192 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Guinea avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,192 ft (668 m)
Area3,052.2 sq mi (7,905.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates10.7667°N, 11.3667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
64% above Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 2, 2021.

Feb 19, 2018 24 km NNW of Koubia, Guinea M4.6 132 km
Jun 2, 2021 27 km SW of Pita, Guinea M4.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
June 78°F (25°C) 8.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.2 in
August 74°F (23°C) 14.3 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 11.7 in
October 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Arfa Moussaïa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Arfa Moussaïa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faranah AirportFAASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Conakry

🇬🇳 About Guinea

Capital Conakry
Population 12,414,318
Area 245,857 km²
GDP (USD) $22,407,615,556
GDP per capita $1,555
HDI 0.500
Life expectancy 60.7 years
Internet users 26.5%
Urban population 37.7%
Currency GNF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +224
TLD .gn
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arfa Moussaïa

What is the population of Arfa Moussaïa?

Arfa Moussaïa has a population of 16,561 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,052.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arfa Moussaïa?

Arfa Moussaïa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches.

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