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Weather & Climate in Potoru, Sierra Leone
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potoru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 171 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 1,894.5 sq mi (4,906.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.5060°N, 11.4790°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Nov 25, 1995 | 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia | M4.5 | 101 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) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 16.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 18.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 19.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in |
Potoru has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 107.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.1") and January the driest (0.5").