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Weather & Climate in Baki, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1,481 m) |
| Area | 3,439.7 sq mi (8,908.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8921°N, 43.3853°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 55 km SSE of Loyada, Djibouti | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 1 | 52 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Baki has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in December to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.1").