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Weather & Climate in Avakpa, Benin
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Avakpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 163.9 sq mi (424.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6624°N, 2.0425°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Porto-Novo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 11, 2009 | 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in |
Avakpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.3").