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Weather & Climate in Kamakwie, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamakwie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 2,792.8 sq mi (7,233.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4969°N, 12.2406°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 3, 2021 | 41 km NNW of Kindia, Guinea | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2021 | 40 km ENE of Tondon, Guinea | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 17.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 21.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 18.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in |
Kamakwie has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in August to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 102.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.7") and January the driest (0.1").