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Weather & Climate in Kambia, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kambia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 314.4 sq mi (814.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1250°N, 12.9182°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 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2021 | 40 km ENE of Tondon, Guinea | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 24.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 29.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 20.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in |
Kambia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (29.9") and January the driest (0.1").