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Weather & Climate in Gaalkacyo, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaalkacyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 316.3 sq mi (819.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7697°N, 47.4308°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Gaalkacyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.0").