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FatickSenegal
City Overview of Fatick
Fatick offers a deeply authentic Senegalese experience, ideal for expats seeking genuine cultural immersion away from typical urban hubs. Life here moves at a slower, community-focused pace, fostering strong local connections. While safety is generally good and basic healthcare services are accessible, be prepared for a more traditional infrastructure. Public transport is functional, though navigating daily life will require adaptability and self-reliance, as expat-specific amenities are limited. This is a destination for those ready to embrace local living and contribute directly to the community, rather than seeking a pre-packaged expat lifestyle.
Population
24,243
Area
345 km²
Density
70 per km²
Founded
-
Language
French
Distance to Coast
16 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Fatick
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Climate & Weather in Fatick
Fatick has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) with very hot, long dry seasons and a short, rainy season concentrated in mid-year. Long-term climate data show average conditions that are hotter than the country winter range and broadly consistent with Senegal’s warm coastal–Sahel transition, with rainfall peaking in August and very dry conditions from roughly November to May. The current overcast, humid weather is a temporary weather state and does not reflect the city’s typical annual climate pattern.
Summer Average
35°C
Winter Average
24°C
Climate Type
Hot Semi-Arid
Rainy Days
37
Sunny Days
300
Humidity
55%
Spring
March - May
30-40°C
Spring is one of the hottest periods in Fatick, with intense daytime heat and very limited rainfall. Skies are often dry and sunny, and temperatures can peak in April and May before the rains arrive.
Very Low rainfall
Summer
June - August
27-35°C
Summer is the main rainy season, bringing higher humidity, more cloud cover, and most of the annual rainfall. August is typically the wettest month, while temperatures remain warm to hot.
High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
25-35°C
Autumn starts humid and can remain rainy in September, then transitions quickly toward drier weather in October and November. Temperatures stay warm, but cloud cover and rainfall decline sharply.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
22-30°C
Winter is the dry season, with warm days, cooler nights, and very little rainfall. Humidity is lower than in the rainy season, and skies are usually clearer.
Very Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Fatick
Advantages
Fatick
Rich cultural heritage sites
Strong community spirit
Affordable cost of living
Growing educational infrastructure
Peaceful riverside location
Disadvantages
Fatick
Limited higher education options
Few employment opportunities
Basic infrastructure development
Inadequate healthcare facilities
Seasonal water scarcity
Safety & Security in Fatick
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
53
/100
Senegal Avg
54
Africa Avg
54
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Fatick to Senegal averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Fatick
Senegal Average
No city-specific data available — showing Senegal country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 75/100
No data for Fatick — showing hazard indicators from nearby Kaolack (~41 km).
