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Weather & Climate in Kumba, Cameroon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kumba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 226.0 sq mi (585.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 996/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.6363°N, 9.4469°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 28, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 8 km SW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 20 km WNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1990 | 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tombel Graben (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tombel Graben | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Cameroon | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | 2000 | 57 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 16.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 15.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in |
Kumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 108.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.5") and January the driest (1.0").