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Weather & Climate in Kankan, Guinea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kankan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 52.8 sq mi (136.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3854°N, 9.3057°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 6, 2012 | 31 km ENE of Kérouané, Guinea | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Kankan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (0.0").