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Weather & Climate in Manowa, Sierra Leone

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Manowa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area2,150.7 sq mi (5,570.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.1739°N, 10.7483°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.7"
176% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 56 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 13.2 in
August 76°F (25°C) 17.0 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 17.3 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in

Manowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 104.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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