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Weather & Climate in Borama, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Borama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,816 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,816 ft (1,468 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 110,507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9361°N, 43.1828°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 55 km SSE of Loyada, Djibouti | M3.7 | 128 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 | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Borama has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in December to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.1").