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Weather & Climate in Gandorhun, Sierra Leone

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Gandorhun 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 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 114.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area1,894.5 sq mi (4,906.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates7.5550°N, 11.6926°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.6"
202% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 120 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 14.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 20.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 21.0 in Coldest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 20.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 12.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in

Gandorhun has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 114.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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