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Weather & Climate in Saint-Louis, Senegal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saint-Louis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 45.4 sq mi (117.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0179°N, 16.4896°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) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Saint-Louis has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (0.0").