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Weather & Climate in Bor, South Sudan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 316.6 sq mi (820.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2089°N, 31.5586°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 20, 1990 | 69 km ENE of Juba, South Sudan | M7.2 | 137 km | 15 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 63 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M7.1 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Jul 9, 1990 | 60 km N of Juba, South Sudan | M6.6 | 91 km | 13 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 54 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M6.5 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Sep 7, 1990 | 66 km N of Juba, South Sudan | M5.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 72 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1990 | 69 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1991 | 39 km NE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.2 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 88 km NE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 63 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.0 | 90 km | 16 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 37 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1991 | 83 km NE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | Sudan | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1991 | 63 km ENE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 98 km ESE of Bor, South Sudan | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 72 km NE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 60 km ENE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1990 | 73 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1991 | 30 km N of Juba, South Sudan | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1990 | 62 km NNW of Juba, South Sudan | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in |
Bor has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in July to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.1").