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Assin Foso, Ghana

Central · Ghana

Assin Foso is a mid-size city in Central, Ghana with a population of 37,230. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

37,230 Population 83/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
58.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Accra Timezone

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About Assin Foso

Assin Fosu is the capital of Assin Fosu Municipal Assembly, in the Central Region of Ghana. Assin Fosu is the 65th most populous settlement in Ghana, with a population of about 70,541. The town is the second training grounds for the Ghana Immigration service recruits and also, known for the government senior high, Obiri Yeboah Secondary School. The school is a second cycle institution.

People

Population37,230
Density83/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Population37,230
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates5.7000°, -1.6500°
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Country🇬🇭 Ghana
State / ProvinceCentral
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation58.8 inches (1,494 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Assin Foso

Assin Foso is a mid-size city in Ghana (Central) with a population of 37,230. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Accra.

Climate in Assin Foso

Assin Foso has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.2°C), the coldest is Aug (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2130 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 17.8° / 32.4° 45.6
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 21.3° / 34.1° 66.2
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 22.2° / 33.3° 209.7
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.6° 184.7
May 26.2°C / 79°F 22.5° / 31.3° 252.1
Jun 25.3°C / 77°F 21.6° / 30.2° 322.8
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 20° / 29.3° 158.4
Aug 24.3°C / 76°F 19.5° / 29.6° 79.9
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.5° 204.9
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 22° / 30.4° 392.2
Nov 26°C / 79°F 22° / 30.8° 174.9
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 18.4° / 31.2° 38.3
Assin Foso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Ghana avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area447.4 sq mi (1,158.6 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates5.7000°N, 1.6500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Accra

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above Ghana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 24, 2020.

Mar 6, 1997 6 km S of Gbawe, Ghana M4.4 149 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana M4.0 145 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana M3.1 148 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in

Assin Foso has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Assin Foso

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mokwaa Senior High School
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Radio Stations near Assin Foso

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ChinaGhana Fm music MP3

Libraries in Assin Foso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Model School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Assin Foso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Twifman Market
Twifo Praso New Market
Yentie Obiaa Market

Train Stations in Assin Foso

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kyebi
Opong Valley

Churches & Religious Organizations in Assin Foso

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
The Church of Pentecost, Agave Assembly

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Accra
Elevation
107 m (351 ft)

🇬🇭 About Ghana

Capital Accra
Population 29,767,108
Area 239,460 km²
GDP (USD) $80,547,146,878
GDP per capita $2,384
HDI 0.602
Life expectancy 65.5 years
Internet users 69.9%
Urban population 57.8%
Currency GHS (Cedi)
Languages English
Calling code +233
TLD .gh
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ghana

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 7 Constitution Day Constitution Day
Mar 6 Independence Day Independence Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 May Day May Day
Jul 1 Republic Day Republic Day
Sep 21 Founders Day Founders Day
Dec 4 Farmers' Day Farmers' Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Assin Foso

What is the population of Assin Foso?

Assin Foso has a population of 37,230 residents and is located in Ghana. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 447.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Assin Foso?

Assin Foso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.8 inches.

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