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Weather & Climate in Eyl, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eyl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 5,559.0 sq mi (14,397.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9803°N, 49.8164°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Gati | Category 2 | 86 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in |
Eyl has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").