Senegal has three different climates and is dominated by BSh.
Classifications
Classification | Count | Köppen-Geiger | Examples |
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Hot semi-arid climates | 1899 | BSh | Dakar, Thiès, Guédiawaye, Toubacouta, Toubab Dialaw |
Hot desert climates | 384 | BWh | Tioukougne Peul, Ngiling Mbaw, Saint-Louis, Louga, Dara Djolof |
Tropical savanna climate | 343 | Aw | Cap Skirring, Diembéring, Tidele, Kolobane, Kolda |
Dakar
Dakar
The city of Dakar is characterized by a desert climate. During the year, there is virtually no rainfall. Köppen and Geiger classify this climate as BWh. The mean yearly temperature recorded in Dakar is 24.0 °C | 75.3 °F, as per the available data. Approximately 263 mm | 10.4 inch of rainfall occurs on a yearly basis.
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Thiès
Thiès is considered to have a desert climate. Precipitation is virtually absent during the year. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification identifies this particular weather pattern as belonging to the category of BWh. The mean yearly temperature recorded in Thiès is 25.6 °C | 78.0 °F, as per the available data. About 360 mm | 14.2 inch of precipitation falls annually.
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Guédiawaye
The climate in Guédiawaye is called a desert climate. There is virtually no rainfall during the year in Guédiawaye. This climate is considered to be BWh according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. The mean yearly temperature recorded in Guédiawaye is 24.0 °C | 75.3 °F, as per the available data. In a year, the rainfall is 263 mm | 10.4 inch.
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Toubacouta
Toubacouta is influenced by the local steppe climate. Throughout the year, precipitation is scarce in Toubacouta. As per the Köppen-Geiger classification, the prevailing weather conditions in this region are categorized under BSh. The mean yearly temperature recorded in Toubacouta is 26.5 °C | 79.6 °F, as per the available data. The annual precipitation in this location is approximately 592 mm | 23.3 inch.
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Toubab Dialaw
The climate in Toubab Dialaw is called a desert climate. During the year, there is virtually no rainfall. This climate is considered to be BWh according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. The mean yearly temperature recorded in Toubab Dialaw is 25.2 °C | 77.4 °F, as per the available data. The rainfall here is around 316 mm | 12.4 inch per year.