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Loma, Sierra Leone

Northern Province · Sierra Leone

Loma is a small town in Northern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 3,435. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,435 Population 1/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
90.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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People

Population3,435
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain90.5 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population3,435
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates9.7593°, -12.0338°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceNorthern Province
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation90.5 inches (2,299 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Loma

Loma is a small town in Sierra Leone (Northern Province) with a population of 3,435. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Loma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area2,792.8 sq mi (7,233.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates9.7593°N, 12.0338°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.5"
138% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0.

Feb 3, 2021 41 km NNW of Kindia, Guinea M5.0 126 km
May 4, 2021 40 km ENE of Tondon, Guinea M4.4 129 km
Jun 2, 2021 27 km SW of Pita, Guinea M4.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.9 in Warmest
April 85°F (30°C) 3.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 15.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 19.7 in Coldest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 16.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Loma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in August to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 90.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Loma

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kabala AirportKBASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Freetown

🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone

Capital Freetown
Population 7,650,154
Area 71,740 km²
GDP (USD) $6,415,852,767
GDP per capita $758
HDI 0.477
Life expectancy 61.8 years
Internet users 20.6%
Urban population 44.8%
Currency SLE (Leone)
Languages English
Calling code +232
TLD .sl
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loma

What is the population of Loma?

Loma has a population of 3,435 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,792.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Loma?

Loma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 90.5 inches.

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