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Weather & Climate in Hangha, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hangha 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 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 315.5 sq mi (817.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9397°N, 11.1413°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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone | M4.4 | 100 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) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 14.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 19.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 17.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in |
Hangha has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 106.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.1") and January the driest (0.6").