Location & Surroundings
Basia is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabala, 39 km to the northeast. The national capital Freetown is about 185 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 45 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
9° 19' 23" N, 11° 46' 40" W
- Elevation DEM: 400 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,020 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:14
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Basia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 21.7 | 0.7 | 80 | 98 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 163 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 8.74 / 8.74 | 72 | 234.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 151 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 6.44 | 81 | 557.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 134 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 3.70 | 98 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 0.7 | 110 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 1.5 | 147 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 63 | 407.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 218 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 5.91 / 6.14 | 97 | 586.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 229 | 99 | 1,015.7 | 4.06 / 10.19 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 0.7 | 66 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 2.37 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 0.4 | 162 | 84 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 95 | 259.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 171 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 6.73 / 7.92 | 64 | 415.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 231 | 99 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 5.36 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 0.2 | 194 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basia?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 25.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 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 Basia today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Basia?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Basia?
Basia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basia?
DEM 400 m.
Where is Basia located?
It is at 9.32310, -11.77789 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basia in?
It is in Sierra Leone.