GhanaMeteorologicalAgency (GMet) is a governmental agency under the Ministry of Communication mandated to offer weather and climate services, to analyze scientific research findings and provide guidance on climate change.[1]
It is a certified ISO 9001: 2015 weather forecast institution with its headquarters in Accra.[2]
The agency was established in 2004 by The Ghana Metrological Agency Act, 2004 Act 682 to replace the Ghana Meteorological Service Department,[3] the latter was established in 1937 in the Gold Coast.
Observation of weather patterns started in the 1830s around Aburi Gardens in the Eastern Region by the Basel Mission. In 1886, the British colonial government setup three climatological stations along the coast of the colony, its operations were entrusted to the Medical departments.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency provides meteorological and services to the general public and sectors that covers all the timescales of forecasting. From historical services through nowcasting to short range, medium range, extended range, seaosnal and climate projections. The institution does research into weather and climate information relevant to specific sectors and advise government based on research outputs. It also provides specialized services to other agencies and institutions, these include:
