Location & Surroundings
Baka is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 87 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bo, 4 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 170 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 3 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
7° 58' 5" N, 11° 46' 36" W
- Elevation DEM: 87 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:40
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Baka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 7.1 mm. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
7.12 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 | 23.6 | 0.3 | 167 | 98 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 0.2 | 13 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.4 | 1.2 | 154 | 58 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 75 | 451.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 1.6 | 209 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 2.68 / 2.89 | 51 | 493.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.7 | 171 | 99 | 1,014.9 | 4.23 / 7.12 | 93 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.4 | 250 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 0.9 | 239 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 70 | 405.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 207 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 4.75 / 4.90 | 100 | 485.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.8 | 0.8 | 244 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 92 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.2 | 64 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 1.0 | 179 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.05 / 0.12 | 100 | 339.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 1.6 | 231 | 94 | 1,010.9 | 1.41 / 1.53 | 4 | 297.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 0.8 | 208 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 2.07 / 3.60 | 68 | 1.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baka?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 7.1 mm. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Baka today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Baka?
Local time is 07:40. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Baka?
Baka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baka?
DEM 87 m.
Where is Baka located?
It is at 7.96814, -11.77656 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.