Location & Surroundings
Bamba is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandorhun, 9 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 195 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 60 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° 24' 48" N, 11° 50' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 937 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:49
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.0 | 1.2 | 70 | 96 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 3.9 | 93 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 5.19 / 5.19 | 100 | 86.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.0 | 312 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 112.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 78 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.3 | 108 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 1.7 | 116 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 444.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.9 | 206 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 37 | 458.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 259 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.71 / 1.57 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.7 | 1.4 | 324 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.2 | 0.9 | 285 | 60 | 1,012.1 | 0.05 / 0.20 | 60 | 438.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 1.8 | 222 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 1.35 / 1.55 | 82 | 432.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.2 | 286 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 60 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 0.7 | 342 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bamba?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bamba today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Bamba?
Local time is 12:49. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bamba?
Bamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bamba?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Bamba located?
It is at 7.41326, -11.83565 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bamba in?
It is in Sierra Leone.