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Kismayo, Somalia

Lower Juba · Somalia

Kismayo is a large city in Lower Juba, Somalia with a population of 234,852. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

234,852 Population 14,479/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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About Kismayo

Kismayo

Kismayo is a port city in the southern Lower Juba province of Somalia. It is the de facto capital of the autonomous Jubaland region.

People

Population234,852
Density14,479/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population234,852
Population Density14,479 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-0.3582°, 42.5454°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceLower Juba
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (376 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kismayo

Kismayo is a large city in Somalia (Lower Juba) with a population of 234,852. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Climate in Kismayo

Kismayo has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29°C), the coldest is Aug (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 623 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.7° 14.9
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 25.6° / 30.7° 4.1
Mar 28.5°C / 83°F 26.2° / 31.4° 22.6
Apr 29°C / 84°F 27° / 31.5° 113.6
May 28.1°C / 83°F 26.2° / 30.4° 121.3
Jun 27°C / 81°F 25.3° / 29.2° 81.0
Jul 26°C / 79°F 24.3° / 27.9° 56.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 24.2° / 27.8° 39.8
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 24.6° / 28.7° 20.0
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 25.4° / 29.7° 28.2
Nov 27.9°C / 82°F 25.8° / 30.4° 90.0
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 26.1° / 30.7° 31.4
Kismayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Somalia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²)
Population Density14,479/sq mi
Coordinates-0.3582°N, 42.5454°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in

Kismayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Kismayo

Institution Type Founded Website
Kismayo University Main Campus University Visit →

Schools in Kismayo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Midnimo Primary School
Midnimo Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Kismayo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Argo Market
Argo Market
Fish Market
Market
Yassan Market
Yassan Market

Hotels in Kismayo

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kismayo Hotel
Mecca Hotel
Qiil mawaaye
Rotana Hotel
Tawakal Hotel

Veterinaries in Kismayo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary quarters

Gas Stations in Kismayo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barwaaqo Petroleum
SO #1038383200

Stadiums & Teams in Kismayo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kismayo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kismayo AirportKMUMedium Airport
Jamaame AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kismayo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aargada Mosque
Catholic mission
Catholic mission
Masjidka Kismayo
Sheikh Yasin Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mogadishu
Area
42.0 km² (16.2 mi²)

Around Kismayo

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 4
Hotels 2
Parks 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Kismayo

3 places within 15 km

🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Jubba River Lighthouse
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Kibora Beach
  • • shibiin

🇸🇴 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 Kismayo

What is the population of Kismayo?

Kismayo has a population of 234,852 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 14,479 people per square mile, spread across 16.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kismayo?

Kismayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

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