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Jilib, Somalia

Middle Juba · Somalia

Jilib is a mid-size city in Middle Juba, Somalia with a population of 43,694. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

43,694 Population 137/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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About Jilib

Jilib


Jilib is a city in the Middle Juba region of Somalia. It currently serves as the de facto capital of the Islamic Wilayat of Somalia controlled by al-Shabaab. Jilib has an estimated population of around 100,000 inhabitants and covers an area of about 10 square kilometres. It is 112 kilometres or 70 miles north of Kismaayo.

People

Population43,694
Density137/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population43,694
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates0.4883°, 42.7854°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceMiddle Juba
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (663 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jilib

Jilib is a mid-size city in Somalia (Middle Juba) with a population of 43,694. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Climate in Jilib

Jilib has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.9°C), the coldest is Jul (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1021 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.4°C / 85°F 22.1° / 39.2° 12.2
Feb 30.2°C / 86°F 22.9° / 40.4° 17.9
Mar 30.9°C / 88°F 23.9° / 40.8° 10.1
Apr 29.9°C / 86°F 24.2° / 39.9° 184.3
May 27.9°C / 82°F 23.1° / 35.5° 110.8
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 21.8° / 33.6° 198.0
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 21.2° / 33.2° 46.3
Aug 26.4°C / 79°F 21.3° / 34° 84.5
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 22.1° / 35.9° 41.4
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 22.8° / 37.8° 64.4
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 23° / 37° 216.3
Dec 28.7°C / 84°F 22.7° / 36.9° 34.6
Jilib has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Somalia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates0.4883°N, 42.7854°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in

Jilib has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in July to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Jilib

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Afmadow AirportSmall Airport
Jamaame AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jilib

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid al raxma

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 Jilib

What is the population of Jilib?

Jilib has a population of 43,694 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jilib?

Jilib has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

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