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Weather & Climate in Qandala, Somalia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qandala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 1.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 4,154.3 sq mi (10,759.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.4720°N, 49.8728°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 3, 1992 | 142 km NNW of Qandala, Somalia | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Gati | Category 3 | 86 mph | 143 km |
| 2015 | Chapala | Category 3 | 115 mph | 226 km |
| 2015 | Megh | Category 1 | 104 mph | 88 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Qandala has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 74°F in December to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 1.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.3") and July the driest (0.0").