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Sumbuya, Sierra Leone

Southern Province · Sierra Leone

Sumbuya is a small city in Southern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 7,074. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

7,074 Population 3/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
117.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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People

Population7,074
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain117.7 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population7,074
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates7.6479°, -11.9606°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceSouthern Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation117.7 inches (2,989 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sumbuya

Sumbuya is a small city in Sierra Leone (Southern Province) with a population of 7,074. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 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 117.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Sumbuya 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 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area2,466.9 sq mi (6,389.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates7.6479°N, 11.9606°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.7"
210% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 21.73"
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 M4.5 149 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) 2.1 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 15.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 21.6 in
August 78°F (25°C) 21.7 in Coldest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 20.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
December 80°F (26°C) 1.8 in

Sumbuya has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 117.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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Airports Near Sumbuya

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium 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 Sumbuya

What is the population of Sumbuya?

Sumbuya has a population of 7,074 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,466.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sumbuya?

Sumbuya 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 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.7 inches.

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