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Weather & Climate in Bolgatanga, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bolgatanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 312.9 sq mi (810.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7856°N, 0.8514°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in |
Bolgatanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 79°F in August to 89°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.0").