Location & Surroundings
Basia is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambia, 16 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is 90 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 76 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° 9' 50" N, 12° 46' 48" W
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,345 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:30
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 50 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 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 31.7 | 1.3 | 44 | 61 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 1.0 | 330 | 82 | 1,011.2 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 84 | 561.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 0.8 | 286 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 1.27 / 2.35 | 94 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 293 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.5 | 1.5 | 274 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 423.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 2.2 | 267 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 4.10 / 4.12 | 53 | 577.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 263 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 43 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 0.4 | 340 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 1.95 / 2.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.6 | 1.7 | 244 | 66 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 99 | 361.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.2 | 260 | 90 | 1,010.2 | 3.22 / 3.51 | 96 | 529.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 66 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 14.32 / 17.83 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 2.3 | 64 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 12.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.2 | 3.7 | 55 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 351.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basia?
Now 31.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 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 06:39 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Basia?
Local time is 22:30. 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 68 m.
Where is Basia located?
It is at 9.16400, -12.78011 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basia in?
It is in Sierra Leone.