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Weather & Climate in Makanda, Gabon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 318.3 sq mi (824.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.9543°N, 10.9772°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Libreville |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 9, 2021 | 34 km NW of Fougamou, Gabon | M5.3 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Mar 6, 2021 | 40 km W of Fougamou, Gabon | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 39 km S of Lambaréné, Gabon | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 42 km S of Lambaréné, Gabon | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 30 km S of Lambaréné, Gabon | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 62 km W of Fougamou, Gabon | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2021 | 48 km SSW of Lambaréné, Gabon | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 40 km S of Lambaréné, Gabon | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2021 | 50 km SSW of Lambaréné, Gabon | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 40 km SSW of Lambaréné, Gabon | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in |
Makanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.6") and July the driest (0.1").