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Weather & Climate in Accra, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Accra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 66.8 sq mi (173.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5560°N, 0.1969°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 6, 1997 | 6 km S of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.4 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.0 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M3.1 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1990 | 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M2.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in |
Accra has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.6").