Location & Surroundings
Baiama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 377 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koidu, 11 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 255 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 18 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 44' 5" N, 10° 56' 37" W
- Elevation DEM: 377 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:06
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Baiama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baiama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.20 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.3 | 0.5 | 247 | 99 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 250 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 2.09 / 2.09 | 98 | 191.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 229 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 3.96 / 6.05 | 29 | 527.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 0.9 | 254 | 99 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.4 | 225 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 0.9 | 241 | 69 | 1,014.7 | 0.01 / 0.21 | 88 | 284.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 219 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 3.84 / 4.05 | 27 | 564.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 249 | 99 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.9 | 0.8 | 267 | 100 | 1,015.2 | 0.83 / 1.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.3 | 227 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 63 | 268.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 250 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 2.36 / 2.74 | 96 | 536.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 268 | 100 | 1,015.5 | 1.33 / 4.06 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.5 | 0.3 | 219 | 100 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baiama?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Baiama today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Baiama?
Local time is 15:06. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Baiama?
Baiama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baiama?
DEM 377 m.
Where is Baiama located?
It is at 8.73470, -10.94353 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baiama in?
It is in Sierra Leone.