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Weather & Climate in Suhum, Ghana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Suhum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 164.7 sq mi (426.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0409°N, 0.4500°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 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 4 km NW of Gbawe, Ghana | M4.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M3.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1990 | 1 km WNW of Gbawe, Ghana | M2.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | GOLD COAST | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in |
Suhum has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (1.0").