Location & Surroundings
Bongama is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mattru Jong, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 125 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 6 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° 46' 51" N, 12° 19' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 59 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 01:12
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bongama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 6.6 mm. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
20 %
Precip
6.65 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 | 26.3 | 2.9 | 206 | 87 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 199 | 97 | 1,016.4 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 58 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 129 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 8.04 / 8.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 2.3 | 205 | 80 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 4.97 | 100 | 222.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.4 | 229 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 1.68 / 6.65 | 100 | 448.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 227 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 1.78 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 219 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.7 | 2.5 | 223 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 1.97 / 2.36 | 93 | 385.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 2.7 | 232 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 4.48 / 6.84 | 100 | 478.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 201 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 96 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 181 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 1.20 / 2.72 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.9 | 204 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 4.18 / 6.90 | 92 | 358.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 2.6 | 201 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 3.14 / 10.04 | 97 | 347.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongama?
Now 26.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 6.6 mm. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bongama today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bongama?
Local time is 01:12. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bongama?
Bongama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongama?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Bongama located?
It is at 7.78088, -12.33033 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongama in?
It is in Sierra Leone.