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Weather & Climate in Akatsi, Ghana

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Akatsi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area244.0 sq mi (631.8 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates6.1316°N, 0.7985°W
TimezoneAfrica/Accra

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

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 M4.4 141 km 10 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana M4.0 140 km 10 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana M3.1 136 km 10 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana M2.7 139 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 GOLD COAST Earthquake 88 km
1906 GOLD COAST Earthquake 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in
March 85°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
August 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in Coldest
September 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
December 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in

Akatsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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