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Weather & Climate in Kenema, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kenema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 105.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 315.5 sq mi (817.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 454/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.8769°N, 11.1903°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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 14.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 19.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 18.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in |
Kenema has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 105.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.4") and January the driest (0.5").