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Weather & Climate in Loma, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 2,792.8 sq mi (7,233.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7593°N, 12.0338°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2021 | 40 km ENE of Tondon, Guinea | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 27 km SW of Pita, Guinea | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 19.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 16.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in |
Loma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in August to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 90.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.7") and January the driest (0.1").