Potoru, Sierra Leone

Full City Profile

4,937 Population
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Potoru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 107.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates7.5060°N, 11.4790°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.7"
183% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 19.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 16.6 in
August 77°F (25°C) 18.6 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 19.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in

Potoru has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 107.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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