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Weather & Climate in Sankwia, Gambia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankwia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 87.8 sq mi (227.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4667°N, 15.5167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Banjul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Sankwia has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.0").