Climate Insights for Soma

Jarra West, Lower River Division, The Gambia

Hottest
April
39°C peak101°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low65°F low
Wettest
August
278 mm rain10.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Soma is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 786 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 278 mm of rainfall. Soma is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Soma is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 31 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.9 in of rainfall. Soma is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 25°Min: 19°FebMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 20°MarMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 21°AprMax: 39°Average: 30°Min: 23°MayMax: 38°Average: 30°Min: 24°JunMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 25°JulMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°AugMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°OctMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 24°NovMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 22°DecMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 94°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 96°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 99°FAverage: 83°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 101°FAverage: 86°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 100°FAverage: 86°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 97°FAverage: 86°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°F
Max
Average
Min

Soma sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 39°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Soma sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 101°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 28mmJulPrecipitation: 196mmAugPrecipitation: 278mmSepPrecipitation: 223mmOctPrecipitation: 57mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 1mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inJulPrecipitation: 7.7inAugPrecipitation: 10.9inSepPrecipitation: 8.8inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Soma is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 786 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 278 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 278 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Soma is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.9 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 10.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Soma is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Soma is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Soma based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Soma based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C65 °F
34 °C94 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
36 °C96 °F
12 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
37 °C99 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
39 °C101 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
38 °C100 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
36 °C97 °F
11 km/h7 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h6 mph
278 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
223 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h4 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
35 °C96 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in