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Weather & Climate in Nkongsamba, Cameroon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nkongsamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,769 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,769 ft (844 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,058/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9547°N, 9.9404°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Douala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 20, 1990 | 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2005 | 22 km WNW of Évodoula, Cameroon | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 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 | 120 km |
| Oku Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 14.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 16.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 17.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 13.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Nkongsamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 101.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.2") and December the driest (0.6").