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Weather & Climate in Akropong, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akropong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 181.8 sq mi (470.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9746°N, 0.0854°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 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M3.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1990 | 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M2.7 | 51 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 | - | - | 128 km |
| 1906 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in |
Akropong has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.8").