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Qandala, Somalia

Bari · Somalia

Qandala is a small city in Bari, Somalia with a population of 19,300. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

19,300 Population 5/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
1.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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About Qandala

Qandala is an ancient port town in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia.

People

Population19,300
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain1.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population19,300
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates11.4720°, 49.8728°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceBari
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation1.1 inches (27 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qandala

Qandala is a small city in Somalia (Bari) with a population of 19,300. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Climate in Qandala

Qandala has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 75 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 18° / 29.1° 0.0
Feb 23.6°C / 75°F 18.3° / 30.9° 0.0
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 20.1° / 33.4° 0.0
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 22.1° / 34.8° 7.3
May 30°C / 86°F 25.1° / 36.2° 41.5
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 26.9° / 37° 2.1
Jul 31.3°C / 88°F 26.8° / 36.6° 0.3
Aug 31.2°C / 88°F 26.9° / 36° 0.0
Sep 31°C / 88°F 26.2° / 36.6° 23.0
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 21.4° / 33.8° 0.9
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 20.2° / 30.4° 0.2
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 18.9° / 29° 0.1
Qandala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 1.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Somalia avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area4,154.3 sq mi (10,759.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates11.4720°N, 49.8728°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.1"
97% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 0.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 3, 1992.

Jun 3, 1992 142 km NNW of Qandala, Somalia M4.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Gati Category 3 143 km
2015 Chapala Category 3 226 km
2015 Megh Category 1 88 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Wettest
May 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
June 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Qandala has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 74°F in December to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 1.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Qandala

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bender Qassim International AirportBSALarge Airport
Candala AirportCXNSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mogadishu

🇸🇴 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 Qandala

What is the population of Qandala?

Qandala has a population of 19,300 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 4,154.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qandala?

Qandala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.1 inches.

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