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. 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) |
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").