Welcome to the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet)
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) exists to provide efficient and reliable meteorological information by collecting, processing, archiving and disseminating meteorological information to end-users.
This website seeks to provide our clients and other stakeholders/clients with more information and to facilitate speedier transactions of business transparently. It is also designed to serve as a guide and to publicly demonstrate the department’s commitment to service delivery standards as stated in this document.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
“To provide efficient weather and climate services for Socio-Economic Development in Ghana”
Our Vision
“To become the best Meteorological service in the Sub-Region”
Our Organisational Structure
- Ministry of Communications and Digitalization
- Board of Directors
- Management
Our History
1830
The first weather observations were undoubtedly made in the 1830s when Aburi Gardens were established, though the records from these times have not survived.
1886
The earliest systematic meteorological observations commenced in 1886 when the colonial government established three climatological stations on the coast and entrusted their operation to the Medical Department.
1937
The Meteorological Department was established in 1937 shortly before the Second World War.
1957
After independence in 1957, the Ghana Meteorological Services Department was established under the Ministry of Communications. Upgrade of the meteorological network. By 1957 there were 14 synoptic stations, which had a full range of normal meteorological instruments and equipment, manned 24 hours a day. These were supported by app. 350 stations measuring precipitation, temperature, humidity, wind, clouds etc. taken once or twice per day.
1960 - 1989 (Upgraded to Primary Data in 2000)
The 1960s saw rapid expansion but the economic troubles in the 1970s and the early 1980s caused a decline in the number of meteorological stations operating. In the late 1990s upgrading started and at the beginning of the new millennium app. 310 stations will be operating including 22 synoptic stations. With satellite receivers installed in 1989 at Kotoka International Airport, the efficiency of the public weather presentation and forecast has been improved.
1990 - 2001
Public weather presentation on TV: Around 1990 the department began public weather presentation on national TV from its weather studio. Equipment and Software were upgraded in 2001 with financial assistance from the United Kingdom Meteorological Office. MSD Web page: A new web page was introduced in 2001. This will certainly improve the knowledge of MSD both nationally and internationally.
Currently
Seasonal forecasting: With the introduction of early warning systems and seasonal forecasting for the entire country a tool monitoring the expected annual food yield has seen daylight. Agrometeorology Conference: The department successfully hosted the 12th session of the Commission for Agrometeorology held in Accra, the first of its kind in Africa.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
We provide: Public weather forecast daily (national weather) on radio and television Collect, process, store and disseminate meteorological information Undertake collaborative work with Agricultural Agencies and others on meteorological-related matters and provide expert advice Provide expert advice on wetlands including bird sanctuaries. Provide meteorological information to meet international set standards Render other meteorological services on routine/requests.
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Message from Our Director
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