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Weather & Climate in Burao, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,415 ft (1,041 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5221°N, 45.5336°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 203 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in |
Burao has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in January to 78°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.1").