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Weather & Climate in Bafia, Cameroon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bafia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 94.9 sq mi (245.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7500°N, 11.2333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 19, 2005 | 22 km WNW of Évodoula, Cameroon | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tombel Graben (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in |
Bafia has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.4").