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Rosso, Senegal

Saint-Louis · Senegal

Rosso is a small city in Saint-Louis, Senegal with a population of 9,923. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,923 Population 30/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
8.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dakar Timezone

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About Rosso

Rosso

Rosso is the major city of south-western Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of the river zone allowing year-round navigation.

People

Population9,923
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain8.5 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population9,923
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates16.4203°, -15.7983°
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Country🇸🇳 Senegal
State / ProvinceSaint-Louis
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation8.5 inches (215 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosso

Rosso is a small city in Senegal (Saint-Louis) with a population of 9,923. 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 8.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.

Climate in Rosso

Rosso has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 276 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 5.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 6.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 40.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 111.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 91.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.5
Rosso 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 321 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 8.5 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 Average81.4°F
51% above Senegal avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area327.5 sq mi (848.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates16.4203°N, 15.7983°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.5"
78% below Senegal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4.

Oct 16, 1999 123 km NNW of Saint-Louis, Senegal M4.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in
October 85°F (30°C) 0.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Rosso has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 73°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Rosso

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Franco-Arabe de Rosso Sénégal - - - -
Ecole primaire 2 de Rosso Sénégal - - - -
Ecole Coranique Pakh - - - -
ECOLE PRIMAIRE DE PAKH - - - -
Ecole primaire 1 de Rosso Sénégal - - - -
CEM de Rosso-Sénégal - - - -
Ecole n°3 - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Rosso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centre commercial Nasr مجمع النصر التجاري روصو
Marché de Khouma
Marché de PAKH
Marché de Rosso
السوق روصو المركزي

Monuments in Rosso

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mosquée Niary
Timeye Wolof

Bus Stations in Rosso

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière de Rosso Sénégal

Gas Stations in Rosso

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Total

Airports Near Rosso

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint Louis AirportXLSMedium Airport
Richard Toll AirportRDTSmall Airport
Rosso Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosso

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée de Pakh

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Twinned With
Saint-Laurent-Blangy

🇸🇳 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 Rosso

What is the population of Rosso?

Rosso has a population of 9,923 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 327.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosso?

Rosso 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 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.5 inches.

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