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Oku, Cameroon
Full City Profile
44,443
Population
189/sq mi density
7,946 ft
Elevation
2,422 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Oku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,946 ft (2,422 m) |
| Area | 234.9 sq mi (608.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2500°N, 10.4333°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 | 7 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 7 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 12.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in |
Oku has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in August to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.4").