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Weather & Climate in Kukuna, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kukuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 106.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 2,216.8 sq mi (5,741.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3984°N, 12.6648°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 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2021 | 40 km ENE of Tondon, Guinea | M4.4 | 121 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 | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 87°F (31°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 19.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 24.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 18.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in |
Kukuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in August to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 106.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.5") and January the driest (0.1").