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Foumban, Cameroon
Full City Profile
130,287
Population
807/sq mi density
3,868 ft
Elevation
1,179 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Foumban has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Area | 161.4 sq mi (418.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 807/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7266°N, 10.8987°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1986 | LAKE NYOS | Astronomical | 75.0 m | 1,700 | 73 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Foumban has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.3").