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Weather & Climate in Bamusso, Cameroon

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bamusso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area366.1 sq mi (948.1 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates4.4591°N, 8.9027°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.6"
191% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Mar 28, 1999 8 km NNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.9 72 km 10 km
Mar 28, 1999 8 km SW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 87 km 10 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 60 km 10 km
Mar 27, 1999 20 km WNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.7 74 km 10 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.7 61 km 10 km
Sep 20, 1990 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon M4.7 33 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cameroon (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cameroon Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) 2000 41 km
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 2.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 15.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 19.8 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 17.1 in Coldest
September 76°F (25°C) 14.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in

Bamusso has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 110.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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