Borama, Somalia

Full City Profile

68,074 Population 12,583/sq mi density
4,816 ft Elevation 1,468 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Borama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation4,816 ft (1,468 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density12,583/sq mi
Coordinates9.9361°N, 43.1828°E
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 23, 2021.

Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 34 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 12 km
Apr 23, 2021 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia M4.2 134 km
Feb 22, 2007 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M3.9 45 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 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
February 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Borama has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in December to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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