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Wanlaweyn, Somalia
Lower Shabeelle · Somalia
Wanlaweyn is a small city in Lower Shabeelle, Somalia with a population of 22,022. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Wanlaweyn
Wanlaweyn is a town in the northern Lower Shebelle region of Somalia. Situated around 90 km northwest of the capital Mogadishu, it is the center of the Wanlaweyn District.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,022 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | 2.6185°, 44.8938° |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Country | 🇸🇴 Somalia |
| State / Province | Lower Shabeelle |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.8 inches (527 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Wanlaweyn
Wanlaweyn is a small city in Somalia (Lower Shabeelle) with a population of 22,022. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.
Climate in Wanlaweyn
Wanlaweyn has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.5°C), the coldest is Jul (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 921 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above Somalia avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 2,295.0 sq mi (5,944.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.6185°N, 44.8938°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in |
Wanlaweyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 79°F in July to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.1").
Airports Near Wanlaweyn
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aden Adde International Airport | MGQ | Large Airport |
| Baledogle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dayniile Airport | - | Small Airport |
| K50 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Uadan Highway Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Wanlaweyn?
Wanlaweyn has a population of 22,022 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,295.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wanlaweyn?
Wanlaweyn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.