Location & Surroundings
Bawia is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 71 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 17 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 42 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° 8' 6" N, 12° 16' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 71 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:12
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bawia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bawia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 21.0 | 1.3 | 122 | 96 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 1.0 | 243 | 65 | 1,014.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 231.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.3 | 254 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 1.09 / 1.14 | 98 | 415.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 304 | 92 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.0 | 325 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 1.6 | 330 | 65 | 1,014.6 | 0.29 / 0.32 | 45 | 243.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 269 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 6.83 / 7.15 | 92 | 635.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 307 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 2.34 | 99 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 1.0 | 2 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 315 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.76 / 1.06 | 100 | 124.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.4 | 257 | 90 | 1,010.2 | 0.75 / 1.81 | 97 | 415.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 284 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 95 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 0.6 | 342 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bawia?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 416 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 Bawia today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Bawia?
Local time is 12:12. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bawia?
Bawia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bawia?
DEM 71 m.
Where is Bawia located?
It is at 8.13506, -12.28170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bawia in?
It is in Sierra Leone.