Segbwema weather in December
In December, Segbwema sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 13 mm of rain across 3.5 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Segbwema's 3rd-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Segbwema's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- 3.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:54 AM – 6:26 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Segbwema is place in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical December day in Segbwema reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and about 2°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 30 | 22 |
| 16 | 30 | 22 |
| 17 | 30 | 22 |
| 18 | 31 | 22 |
| 19 | 31 | 22 |
| 20 | 31 | 22 |
| 21 | 31 | 22 |
| 22 | 31 | 22 |
| 23 | 31 | 22 |
| 24 | 31 | 22 |
| 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 27 | 31 | 22 |
| 28 | 31 | 21 |
| 29 | 31 | 21 |
| 30 | 31 | 21 |
| 31 | 31 | 21 |
How December really feels in Segbwema
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Segbwema weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 6th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 22° | 9 | 2.6 | 11.6 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 34° / 23° | 13 | 3.4 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 34° / 24° | 43 | 9.2 | 11.9 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 32° / 24° | 82 | 15.4 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| May | 31° / 24° | 166 | 24.1 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 29° / 23° | 220 | 26.8 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 276 | 27.1 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 341 | 28.1 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 312 | 28.1 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 29° / 22° | 167 | 27.6 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 30° / 22° | 65 | 14.6 | 11.6 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 13 | 3.5 | 11.5 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 46 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 54 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 54 |
| 2 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 59 | 41 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 69 | 31 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 75 | 25 |
| 27 | 75 | 25 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Segbwema gets around 13 mm of rain over 3.5 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 12% and peaks near 24% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 21 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 17 |
| 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 13 |
| 13 | 12 |
| 14 | 11 |
| 15 | 11 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 9 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 | 8 |
| 22 | 7 |
| 23 | 7 |
| 24 | 7 |
| 25 | 6 |
| 26 | 6 |
| 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 6 |
| 29 | 6 |
| 30 | 6 |
| 31 | 6 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 92% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 |
| Oppressive (%) | 92 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 40 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 92 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 92 | 2 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 90 | 2 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 89 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 88 | 2 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 88 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 86 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 84 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 82 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 81 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 79 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 78 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 77 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 76 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 75 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 73 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 72 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 71 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 69 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 66 | 0 |
| 21 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 65 | 0 |
| 22 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 28 | 62 | 0 |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 60 | 0 |
| 24 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 57 | 0 |
| 25 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 55 | 0 |
| 26 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 53 | 0 |
| 27 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 34 | 50 | 0 |
| 28 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 35 | 47 | 0 |
| 29 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 45 | 0 |
| 30 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 38 | 42 | 0 |
| 31 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:47 AM to 7:01 AM, and sunset from 6:21 PM to 6:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:23 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:50 | 6:23 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:50 | 6:23 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:51 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:52 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:52 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:53 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:53 | 6:26 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:54 | 6:26 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:54 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:55 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:55 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:56 | 6:28 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:56 | 6:28 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:57 | 6:29 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:57 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:58 | 6:30 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:58 | 6:30 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:59 | 6:31 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:59 | 6:31 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:59 | 6:32 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 7:00 | 6:32 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 7:00 | 6:33 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 7:01 | 6:33 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.74 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.39 kWh/m² to a high of 5.62 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 4.74 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Segbwema
None of Segbwema's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Segbwema's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Segbwema sees seasonal dust haze (February–April), heaviest in February.
Is December a good time to visit Segbwema?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Segbwema for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Segbwema in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Segbwema sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Segbwema in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Segbwema peaks around September 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Segbwema in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Segbwema is worst in March — around 264 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 27.2× the cleanest month (August, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 64 | 69 | 264 | 167 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 44 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 264 | Very unhealthy |
| Apr | 167 | Very unhealthy |
| May | 30 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 23 | Moderate |
| Dec | 44 | Poor |
Where is Segbwema?
Segbwema sits at 8.0°N, 11.0°W, 180 m above sea level, in Sierra Leone. The nearest listed city is Kenema, 30 km away.
Topography around Segbwema
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Segbwema.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Segbwema has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 73 m around an average of 178 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 266 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,074 m.
The land around Segbwema is covered by trees (74%) within 3 km, trees (81%) within 16 km, and trees (88%) within 80 km.
Sierra Leone travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 24% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $846
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 11%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.2
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 33
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Segbwema (7.9947°, -10.9502°, elevation 180 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).