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Garadag, Somalia

Sanaag · Somalia

Garadag is a small city in Sanaag, Somalia with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 2,566 ft (782 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,000 Population 2/sq mi density
2,566 ft Elevation 782 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
5.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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About Garadag

Garadag is a key town in the Sanaag region of Somaliland.

People

Population10,000
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain5.3 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation2,566 ft (782 m)
Population10,000
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,566 ft (782 m)
Coordinates9.4883°, 46.8674°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceSanaag
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation5.3 inches (135 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Garadag

Garadag is a small city in Somalia (Sanaag) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,566 feet (782 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Climate in Garadag

Garadag has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 352 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 11.8° / 33.8° 1.9
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 13.7° / 36.1° 1.2
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 15.9° / 36.3° 9.9
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 18.5° / 36.9° 45.9
May 27.7°C / 82°F 20.1° / 36.6° 142.0
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 19.7° / 35.3° 27.4
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 20° / 34.7° 5.9
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 20.4° / 35.9° 4.9
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 20.6° / 37.2° 56.7
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 17.5° / 35.4° 42.3
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 14.7° / 34° 10.1
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 12.5° / 33.3° 3.8
Garadag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,566 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Somalia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,566 ft (782 m)
Area6,558.6 sq mi (16,986.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates9.4883°N, 46.8674°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.3"
86% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 1.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Warmest
October 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Garadag has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in December to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Garadag

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Public Garadag Primary and Intermediate school - - - -
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Gas Stations in Garadag

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

gar adag fuel station

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mogadishu

🇸🇴 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 Garadag

What is the population of Garadag?

Garadag has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 6,558.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Garadag?

Garadag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.3 inches.

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