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Weather & Climate in Elmina, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elmina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 170.5 sq mi (441.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0847°N, 1.3509°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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1990 | 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M2.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in |
Elmina has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (1.1").