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Weather & Climate in Palima, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 2,998.0 sq mi (7,764.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1200°N, 11.5070°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 19.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 17.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in |
Palima has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 97.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.4") and January the driest (0.3").