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Weather & Climate in Sam, Burkina Faso
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 176.1 sq mi (456.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.0809°N, 2.0042°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 89°F (31°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Sam has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.0").