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Weather & Climate in Bosaso, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bosaso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 0.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 83.8°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.2842°N, 49.1816°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 3, 2023 | 112 km N of Las Khorey, Somalia | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Gati | Category 2 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 3 | 104 mph | 262 km |
| 2015 | Megh | Category 1 | 104 mph | 151 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Bosaso has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 76°F in December to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.2") and February the driest (0.0").