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Weather & Climate in Nsawam, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nsawam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 70.3 sq mi (182.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8089°N, 0.3503°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 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.0 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M3.1 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1990 | 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M2.7 | 25 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 | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in |
Nsawam has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.8").