Climate Insights for Gal-barwaaqo
Hobyo District, Galmudug, Somalia
Climate Overview
The climate in Gal-barwaaqo is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 150 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 38 mm of rainfall. Gal-barwaaqo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Gal-barwaaqo is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 5.9 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Gal-barwaaqo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Gal-barwaaqo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 35°C. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Gal-barwaaqo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 95°F. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Gal-barwaaqo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 150 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 38 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 mm. That's 38 mm less than April, 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.Gal-barwaaqo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 1.5 in less than April, 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
Gal-barwaaqo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 20km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 23km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 32km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Gal-barwaaqo is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 20mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gal-barwaaqo 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 Gal-barwaaqo 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.