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Weather & Climate in Ross-Bétio, Senegal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ross-Bétio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,983/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2733°N, 16.1378°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Oct 16, 1999 | 123 km NNW of Saint-Louis, Senegal | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Ross-Bétio has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in January to 85°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.0").