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Wima, Sierra Leone

Eastern Province · Sierra Leone

Wima is a small town in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 3,691. Elevation: 1,004 ft (306 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,691 Population 1/sq mi density
1,004 ft Elevation 306 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
104.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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People

Population3,691
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain104.5 in/yr
Sunny Days171/yr
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Population3,691
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Coordinates8.3005°, -11.2046°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation104.5 inches (2,653 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wima

Wima is a small town in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 3,691. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet (306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Wima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area2,998.0 sq mi (7,764.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.3005°N, 11.2046°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

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 M4.4 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 9.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 14.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 19.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 17.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 13.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in

Wima has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 104.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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Libraries in Wima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jaiama Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jaiama Public Market

Airports Near Wima

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 Wima

What is the population of Wima?

Wima has a population of 3,691 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 Wima?

Wima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.5 inches.

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