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Weather & Climate in Medina Estates, Ghana

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Medina Estates has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.7 km²)
Population Density2,412/sq mi
Coordinates5.6658°N, 0.1631°W
TimezoneAfrica/Accra

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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 23 km 10 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana M4.0 21 km 10 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana M3.1 18 km 10 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana M2.7 20 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 GOLD COAST Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
April 83°F (29°C) 4.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
August 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in

Medina Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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