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Weather & Climate in Wima, Sierra Leone

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

Wima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area2,998.0 sq mi (7,764.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.3005°N, 11.2046°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

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 M4.4 108 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) 0.4 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 9.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 14.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 19.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 17.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 13.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in

Wima has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 104.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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