Climate Insights for Pepel
Port Loko District, North West Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone
Climate Overview
The climate in Pepel is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,546 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 819 mm of rainfall. Pepel sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Pepel is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 139.6 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 32.2 in of rainfall. Pepel sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Pepel has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Pepel has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Pepel is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,546 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 295 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 819 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7 mm. That's 812 mm less than July, 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.Pepel is a very wet location, receiving approximately 139.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 32.2 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 32 in less than July, 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
Pepel is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Pepel is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7mph, 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 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pepel 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 Pepel 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.