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Palima, Sierra Leone

Southern Province · Sierra Leone

Palima is a small town in Southern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 4,116. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,116 Population 1/sq mi density
830 ft Elevation 253 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
97.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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About Palima

Baiima is a small town in Bo District in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 4,116.

People

Population4,116
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain97.4 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Population4,116
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Coordinates8.1200°, -11.5070°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceSouthern Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation97.4 inches (2,474 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palima

Palima is a small town in Sierra Leone (Southern Province) with a population of 4,116. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Climate in Palima

Palima has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 6.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 9.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 36.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 113.1
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 275.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 337.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 410.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 539.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 454.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 323.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 113.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 9.2
Palima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area2,998.0 sq mi (7,764.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.1200°N, 11.5070°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.4"
156% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4.

Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 19.4 in Coldest, Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 17.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in

Palima has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 97.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Palima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bo Library0.0
Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Palima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bo Central Market
Gbongo Market
Kandeh Town Market
Manjama Market
Musa Street Market
Salina Market
Sobawan Market

Stadiums & Teams in Palima

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palima

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 Palima

What is the population of Palima?

Palima has a population of 4,116 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,998.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palima?

Palima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 97.4 inches.

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