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Saaxo, Somalia

Mudug · Somalia

Saaxo is a small city in Mudug, Somalia with a population of 26,000. Elevation: 1,217 ft (371 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,000 Population 3/sq mi density
1,217 ft Elevation 371 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
7.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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About Saaxo

Town of Saaxo is a town in the Mudug region of Somalia, located within the autonomous state of Puntland. The town lies inland and plays an important role in the region's trade, agriculture and local culture.

People

Population26,000
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain7.4 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Population26,000
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Coordinates6.7729°, 46.7969°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceMudug
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation7.4 inches (189 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saaxo

Saaxo is a small city in Somalia (Mudug) with a population of 26,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet (371 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Climate in Saaxo

Saaxo has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 395 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 16.4° / 36.2° 1.0
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 16.8° / 37.7° 1.9
Mar 28.6°C / 84°F 19.1° / 38.4° 7.8
Apr 29.5°C / 85°F 21.1° / 38.8° 69.6
May 28.6°C / 83°F 22° / 37.1° 127.5
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 21.4° / 35.4° 20.6
Jul 27.5°C / 81°F 20.8° / 35.4° 7.0
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 21° / 36.7° 5.6
Sep 29.1°C / 84°F 21.5° / 37.7° 42.6
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 21.6° / 36.7° 61.5
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 18.8° / 36° 48.4
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 16.8° / 35.9° 2.2
Saaxo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Somalia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area7,945.1 sq mi (20,577.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates6.7729°N, 46.7969°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
80% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Saaxo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Saaxo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adado AirportAADSmall Airport
Galcaio AirportGLKSmall Airport
Geladi AirportGLCSmall 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 Saaxo

What is the population of Saaxo?

Saaxo has a population of 26,000 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 7,945.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saaxo?

Saaxo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.4 inches.

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