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Weather & Climate in Makeni, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makeni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 114.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8861°N, 12.0442°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 19.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 24.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 19.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 16.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in |
Makeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 114.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.1") and January the driest (0.2").