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Weather & Climate in Gaoual, Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaoual has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,096/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7500°N, 13.2000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 19, 2018 | 24 km NNW of Koubia, Guinea | M4.6 | 136 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2021 | 40 km ENE of Tondon, Guinea | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 15 km WNW of Gaoual, Guinea | M4.2 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 27 km SW of Pita, Guinea | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 19.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Gaoual has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 76°F in December to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.4") and January the driest (0.0").