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Melong, Cameroon
Full City Profile
76,716
Population
269/sq mi density
2,598 ft
Elevation
792 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Melong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,598 ft (792 m) |
| Area | 285.2 sq mi (738.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1218°N, 9.9614°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1986 | LAKE NYOS | Astronomical | 75.0 m | 1,700 | 139 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tombel Graben (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Cameroon | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | 2000 | 135 km |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 13.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 15.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 11.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Melong has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in August to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and December the driest (0.5").