Climate Insights for Mathoir
Tonkolili District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
Climate Overview
The climate in Mathoir is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,189 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 703 mm of rainfall. Mathoir sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mathoir is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 125.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 27.7 in of rainfall. Mathoir sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Mathoir sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Mathoir sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 96°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 83°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Mathoir is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,189 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 266 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 703 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6 mm. That's 697 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Mathoir is a very wet location, receiving approximately 125.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 27.7 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 27.4 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Mathoir is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mathoir is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mathoir based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mathoir based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.