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Weather & Climate in Daru, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daru 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 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 2,150.7 sq mi (5,570.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9898°N, 10.8422°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Nov 25, 1995 | 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 18.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 17.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in |
Daru has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 106.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.2") and January the driest (0.6").