Ho, Ghana

Full City Profile

125,914 Population 20,374/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Ho has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density20,374/sq mi
Coordinates6.6008°N, 0.4713°E
TimezoneAfrica/Accra

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4.

Mar 6, 1997 6 km S of Gbawe, Ghana M4.4 148 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana M4.0 143 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana M3.1 140 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana M2.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 GOLD COAST Earthquake - - 36 km
1906 GOLD COAST Earthquake - - 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in
March 84°F (29°C) 4.5 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in

Ho has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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