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Kaffrine, Senegal

Kaffrine · Senegal

Kaffrine is a mid-size city in Kaffrine, Senegal with a population of 57,307. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

57,307 Population 7,829/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dakar Timezone

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About Kaffrine

Kaffrine

Kaffrine is the capital town of Kaffrine Region of Senegal.

People

Population57,307
Density7,829/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population57,307
Population Density7,829 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates14.1059°, -15.5508°
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Country🇸🇳 Senegal
State / ProvinceKaffrine
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kaffrine

Kaffrine is a mid-size city in Senegal (Kaffrine) with a population of 57,307. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.

Climate in Kaffrine

Kaffrine has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (31.8°C), the coldest is Dec (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 878 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 13.5° / 37.5° 0.0
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 15.5° / 39.8° 0.2
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 17.2° / 42.1° 0.0
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 19.4° / 44° 0.4
May 31.8°C / 89°F 21° / 44.6° 5.9
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 22.6° / 41.6° 48.4
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 22.9° / 37.4° 173.9
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 23.1° / 34° 325.7
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 32.6° 238.7
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 20° / 34.1° 83.1
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 15.5° / 35.1° 0.5
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 14.4° / 35.5° 0.9
Kaffrine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Senegal avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density7,829/sq mi
Coordinates14.1059°N, 15.5508°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Senegal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 2.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in

Kaffrine has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kaffrine

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Kaffrine II - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kaffrine

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Kaffrine

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de Kaffrine

Restaurants in Kaffrine

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Keur Venus
Restaurant Tyma NIANG chez Coumba SOW

Train Stations in Kaffrine

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare de Kaffrine
Kaffrine

Bus Stations in Kaffrine

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SN #1418717857

Airports Near Kaffrine

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaolack AirportKLCMedium Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kaffrine

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Cercles de pierres de Wanar
Sine Ngayène

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaffrine

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée de Ndioben

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)

🇸🇳 About Senegal

Capital Dakar
Population 15,854,360
Area 196,190 km²
GDP (USD) $30,696,331,296
GDP per capita $1,698
HDI 0.517
Life expectancy 68.7 years
Internet users 60.6%
Urban population 54.7%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +221
TLD .sn
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kaffrine

Sine Ngayène
· inscribed 0
Cercles de pierres de Wanar
· inscribed 0

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaffrine

What is the population of Kaffrine?

Kaffrine has a population of 57,307 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 7,829 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kaffrine?

Kaffrine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

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