Climate Insights for Sounganyah
Forécariah Prefecture, Kindia Region, Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Sounganyah is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,249 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1,040 mm of rainfall. Sounganyah sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Sounganyah is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 127.9 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 41 in of rainfall. Sounganyah sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Sounganyah has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Sounganyah has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Sounganyah is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,249 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 271 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1,040 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 mm. That's 1,040 mm less than July, 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.Sounganyah is a very wet location, receiving approximately 127.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 40.9 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 40.9 in less than July, 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
Sounganyah 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 August, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Sounganyah 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 August, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sounganyah 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 Sounganyah 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.