Kamsar
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kamsar month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kamsar are typically March, April and May, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and August the wettest (about 698 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8 | 21.9 | 0 | 10.2 |
| February | 31.0 | 22.6 | 0 | 10.7 |
| March | 30.4 | 23.4 | 0 | 11.1 |
| April | 29.9 | 24.3 | 1 | 11.4 |
| May | 30.0 | 25.5 | 38 | 10.6 |
| June | 29.3 | 25.5 | 200 | 9.1 |
| July | 27.5 | 24.3 | 684 | 6.4 |
| August | 27.5 | 24.3 | 698 | 6.5 |
| September | 28.3 | 24.1 | 461 | 7.4 |
| October | 29.5 | 24.5 | 203 | 9.5 |
| November | 30.3 | 24.7 | 54 | 10.2 |
| December | 30.8 | 22.7 | 1 | 10.0 |
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01 · OverviewKamsar, in brief
Kamsar is a port city situated in Guinea, West Africa, occupying a location on the mouth of the Nunez River. Operating as a sub-prefecture of Guinea within the Boké Region, the municipality supports a population of 113,350 residents at an elevation of 3 meters.
How does daily movement shape the port city?
Daily movement in Kamsar centers heavily around industrial transport, mining logistics, and maritime operations. Situated at latitude 10.65 and longitude -14.61667 within the Africa/Conakry timezone, the municipality relies on a standard gauge railway line that feeds bauxite directly from the mine at Sangarédi to the port. Port Kamsar handles a significant part of the world's bauxite production, driving constant maritime traffic.
Vessels moving through the area face specific physical limitations. Ships calling Port Kamsar and proceeding directly to the quay of the Guinea Bauxite Company for loading are restricted to a length overall (LOA) of 229 m. These precise ship length restrictions ultimately led to the appearance of new dry bulk carrier categories known as Kamsarmax.
Beyond maritime and rail logistics, regional connectivity is supported by Kawass Airport, while local daily transit throughout the city accommodates residents visiting medical facilities such as Hôpital ANAIM and Centre de Santé de Kassapô, or places of worship including Mosquée CBG, Église St. Jean Baptiste, Mosquée Bagataye, Mosquée Bas-Fond, and Mosquée Siminoune.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kamsar
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kamsar located and what are its coordinates?
Kamsar is situated in Guinea at geographic coordinates 10.6500, -14.6167, with an elevation of 3 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kamsar?
Kamsar has a recorded population of approximately 113,350 and observes the Africa/Conakry time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kamsar?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kamsar include FR-GN, with GNF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kamsar?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Kamsar, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.