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Baki, Somalia

Awdal · Somalia

Baki is a small city in Awdal, Somalia with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 4,859 ft (1,481 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

20,000 Population 6/sq mi density
4,859 ft Elevation 1,481 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
18.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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About Baki

Baki

Baki is a town in the northwestern Awdal region of Somaliland. It is the capital of the Baki district.

People

Population20,000
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain18.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation4,859 ft (1,481 m)
Population20,000
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,859 ft (1,481 m)
Coordinates9.8921°, 43.3853°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceAwdal
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.1 inches (460 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baki

Baki is a small city in Somalia (Awdal) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet (1,481 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Climate in Baki

Baki has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jun (25.4°C), the coldest is Dec (18.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 8.4° / 31° 4.8
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 10.8° / 33.7° 5.3
Mar 23°C / 73°F 12.7° / 34.6° 40.6
Apr 24°C / 75°F 15.7° / 34.4° 126.4
May 24.7°C / 76°F 16.5° / 34.6° 45.5
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 17.6° / 35.5° 42.2
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 17.2° / 34.5° 70.2
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 17° / 33.2° 85.3
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 17.5° / 33.2° 95.6
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 13.3° / 32° 63.6
Nov 20°C / 68°F 10.3° / 30.6° 27.1
Dec 18.6°C / 66°F 8.9° / 30° 13.0
Baki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Somalia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,859 ft (1,481 m)
Area3,439.7 sq mi (8,908.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates9.8921°N, 43.3853°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 2, 2011.

Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 57 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 34 km
Feb 22, 2007 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M3.9 67 km
Mar 9, 1997 55 km SSE of Loyada, Djibouti M3.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Baki has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in December to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.1").

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Stadiums & Teams in Baki

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Airports Near Baki

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Egal International AirportHGALarge Airport
Gerad Wilwal International AirportJIJLarge Airport
Borama AirportBXXSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation
1,481 m (4,859 ft)

🇸🇴 About Somalia

Capital Mogadishu
Population 15,008,154
Area 637,657 km²
GDP (USD) $10,958,000,000
GDP per capita $597
HDI 0.380
Life expectancy 58.8 years
Internet users 27.6%
Urban population 54.1%
Currency SOS (Shilling)
Languages Arabic, Somali
Calling code +252
TLD .so
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baki

What is the population of Baki?

Baki has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,439.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baki?

Baki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches.

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