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Weather & Climate in Tombodu, Sierra Leone

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

Tombodu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area2,150.7 sq mi (5,570.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.1353°N, 10.6196°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.8"
176% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

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 41 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 13.1 in
August 76°F (25°C) 16.6 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 17.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in

Tombodu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 104.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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