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Weather & Climate in Koforidua, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Koforidua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 316.7 sq mi (820.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0941°N, 0.2591°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Mar 6, 1997 | 6 km S of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M3.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1990 | 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M2.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1933 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1906 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in |
Koforidua has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.9").