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Pujehun, Sierra Leone

Southern Province · Sierra Leone

Pujehun is a small city in Southern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 7,926. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

7,926 Population 4/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
127.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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About Pujehun

Pujehun is the capital of Pujehun District in the Southern Province. The current estimate of the population of Pujehun is 20,121 people.

People

Population7,926
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain127.7 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population7,926
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates7.3581°, -11.7208°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceSouthern Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation127.7 inches (3,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pujehun

Pujehun is a small city in Sierra Leone (Southern Province) with a population of 7,926. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Pujehun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 127.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1,894.5 sq mi (4,906.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates7.3581°N, 11.7208°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.7"
236% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 24.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Nov 25, 1995.

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 16.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 24.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 23.0 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 22.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
December 80°F (26°C) 1.7 in

Pujehun has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 127.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (24.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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Airports Near Pujehun

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Kenema AirportKENMedium Airport
Gbangbatok AirportGBKSmall 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 Pujehun

What is the population of Pujehun?

Pujehun has a population of 7,926 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,894.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pujehun?

Pujehun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.7 inches.

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