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Makali, Sierra Leone

Northern Province · Sierra Leone

Makali is a small town in Northern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 3,550. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,550 Population 1/sq mi density
955 ft Elevation 291 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
108.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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People

Population3,550
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain108.8 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Population3,550
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Coordinates8.6296°, -11.6617°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceNorthern Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation108.8 inches (2,764 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makali

Makali is a small town in Sierra Leone (Northern Province) with a population of 3,550. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Makali has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area4,245.6 sq mi (10,996.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.6296°N, 11.6617°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.8"
186% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 21.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 16.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 21.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 18.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 14.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in

Makali has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 108.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Makali

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Kenema AirportKENMedium Airport
Yengema AirportWYEMedium Airport
Tongo Airport-Small 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 Makali

What is the population of Makali?

Makali has a population of 3,550 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,245.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Makali?

Makali has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.8 inches.

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