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Weather & Climate in Hargeysa, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hargeysa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,137 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,137 ft (1,261 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (33.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 37,510/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5600°N, 44.0650°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 26, 2007 | Ethiopia | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia | M3.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Mekunu:sagar | Category 1 | 52 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in |
Hargeysa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.1").