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Weather & Climate in Cape Coast, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cape Coast has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 317.2 sq mi (821.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 670/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1054°N, 1.2466°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 6, 1997 | 6 km S of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M3.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1990 | 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M2.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in |
Cape Coast has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.9").