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Weather & Climate in Bamenda, Cameroon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bamenda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 64.6 sq mi (167.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9597°N, 10.1460°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1986 | LAKE NYOS | Astronomical | 75.0 m | 1,700 | 51 km |
| 1984 | LAKE MONOUN | Landslide | 5.0 m | 37 | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oku Volcanic Field (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in |
Bamenda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in August to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 84.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and January the driest (0.4").