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Weather & Climate in Saman, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 228.1 sq mi (590.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3239°N, 0.5006°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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M3.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1990 | 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1933 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 1906 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in |
Saman has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (1.1").