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Weather & Climate in Berbera, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Berbera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
96°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 84.4°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 125,567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4396°N, 45.0143°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 7, 2006 | 111 km N of Berbera, Somalia | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2011 | 108 km E of Loyada, Djibouti | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2023 | 126 km SSE of Aden, Yemen | M4.4 | 145 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 | 96 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
Berbera has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 75°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.1").