Korsimoro, Burkina Faso

Centre-Nord · Burkina Faso

Korsimoro is a small city in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso with a population of 18,875. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

18,875 Population
961 ft Elevation 293 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ouagadougou Timezone

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About Korsimoro

Korsimoro is a town and the capital of the Korsimoro Department, in the Sanmatenga Province of central Burkina Faso. It is situated at 70 km NNE of Ouagadougou on the main road to Kaya. It had a population of 18,875 (2019).

People

Population18,875

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Population18,875
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Coordinates12.8251°, -1.0674°
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Country🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
State / ProvinceCentre-Nord
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (679 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Korsimoro

Korsimoro is a small city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Nord) with a population of 18,875. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Climate in Korsimoro

Korsimoro has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.1°C), the coldest is Dec (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 903 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 11.8° / 35.8° 0.0
Feb 25.7°C / 78°F 14.3° / 39° 0.0
Mar 30.6°C / 87°F 18.9° / 41.9° 3.8
Apr 33.1°C / 92°F 22° / 43.5° 10.1
May 32.9°C / 91°F 24.4° / 43.1° 59.0
Jun 30.4°C / 87°F 23° / 40.7° 120.5
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 21.9° / 38.2° 213.5
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 21.3° / 33.7° 276.3
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 21.4° / 34.6° 168.2
Oct 27°C / 81°F 18.2° / 36° 51.7
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 13.8° / 35.2° 0.2
Dec 22.3°C / 72°F 11.7° / 35.1° 0.0
Korsimoro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above Burkina Faso avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Coordinates12.8251°N, 1.0674°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Burkina Faso avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 90°F (32°C) 2.0 in
June 87°F (30°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Korsimoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Korsimoro

57+ public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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Farmers Markets in Korsimoro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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Marché à bétail
Marché de Komsilga
Yaar
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Yaar de Lébda

Veterinaries in Korsimoro

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parc de vaccination
Parc de vaccination bétail

Stadiums & Teams in Korsimoro

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Airports Near Korsimoro

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International AirportOUALarge Airport
Barsalogho Airport-Small Airport
Boulsa AirportXBOSmall Airport
Kaya AirportXKYSmall Airport
Kongoussi Airport-Small Airport
Zorgo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou

🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso

Capital Ouagadougou
Population 19,751,535
Area 274,200 km²
GDP (USD) $20,112,614,449
GDP per capita $873
HDI 0.449
Life expectancy 61.1 years
Internet users 17.0%
Urban population 27.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +226
TLD .bf
Driving side right

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What is the population of Korsimoro?

Korsimoro has a population of 18,875 residents and is located in Burkina Faso..

What is the weather like in Korsimoro?

Korsimoro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

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