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Ross-Bétio, Senegal

Saint-Louis · Senegal

Ross-Bétio is a small city in Saint-Louis, Senegal with a population of 11,588. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

11,588 Population 8,983/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
9.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dakar Timezone

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About Ross-Bétio

Ross Béthio is a town of commune status in the Dagana Department in Saint-Louis Region of Senegal. The population in 2023 was 16,225.

People

Population11,588
Density8,983/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain9.5 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population11,588
Population Density8,983 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates16.2733°, -16.1378°
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Country🇸🇳 Senegal
State / ProvinceSaint-Louis
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation9.5 inches (240 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ross-Bétio

Ross-Bétio is a small city in Senegal (Saint-Louis) with a population of 11,588. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.

Climate in Ross-Bétio

Ross-Bétio has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 429 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 14.1° / 33.7° 0.1
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 15.4° / 34.5° 27.7
Mar 23.6°C / 75°F 16° / 36.8° 77.7
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 17.4° / 38° 2.4
May 25.3°C / 77°F 18.8° / 39.7° 0.1
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 21° / 39.6° 6.6
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 24° / 36.4° 60.6
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25.1° / 35.5° 126.5
Sep 29.1°C / 84°F 25.4° / 36.3° 100.1
Oct 29.2°C / 85°F 21.8° / 37.5° 23.8
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 18° / 36° 2.5
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 15.5° / 33.8° 1.6
Ross-Bétio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Senegal avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density8,983/sq mi
Coordinates16.2733°N, 16.1378°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.5"
75% below Senegal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Oct 16, 1999.

Oct 16, 1999 123 km NNW of Saint-Louis, Senegal M4.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 3.2 in
October 85°F (30°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Ross-Bétio has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in January to 85°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Ross-Bétio

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campement Bidiel
Campement Njagabaar
Hôtel du Djoudj
Lampsar Lodge

Restaurants in Ross-Bétio

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Petrodis

Monuments in Ross-Bétio

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Brack

Clinics in Ross-Bétio

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

infirmerie casl

Veterinaries in Ross-Bétio

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ross-Bethio

Airports Near Ross-Bétio

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint Louis AirportXLSMedium Airport
Richard Toll AirportRDTSmall Airport
Rosso AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)

🇸🇳 About Senegal

Capital Dakar
Population 15,854,360
Area 196,190 km²
GDP (USD) $30,696,331,296
GDP per capita $1,698
HDI 0.517
Life expectancy 68.7 years
Internet users 60.6%
Urban population 54.7%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +221
TLD .sn
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ross-Bétio

What is the population of Ross-Bétio?

Ross-Bétio has a population of 11,588 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 8,983 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ross-Bétio?

Ross-Bétio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.5 inches.

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