Location & Surroundings
Bonka is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 76 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mile 91, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 63 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° 23' 50" N, 12° 6' 19" W
- Elevation DEM: 76 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bonka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bonka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
1.54 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 | 0.4 | 148 | 98 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 18 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 0.9 | 320 | 63 | 1,013.5 | 0.77 / 1.13 | 36 | 433.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.6 | 223 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 1.10 / 2.23 | 19 | 522.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.8 | 269 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.54 | 95 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 342 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 1.10 / 2.63 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 1.2 | 278 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 366.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 0.9 | 243 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 3.22 / 3.22 | 80 | 478.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 0.5 | 201 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 59 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 177 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 1.11 / 2.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 1.0 | 272 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 243.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 0.6 | 237 | 90 | 1,010.2 | 2.74 / 2.75 | 97 | 381.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 0.4 | 189 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 3.49 / 6.25 | 74 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bonka?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bonka today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Bonka?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bonka?
Bonka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bonka?
DEM 76 m.
Where is Bonka located?
It is at 8.39713, -12.10533 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bonka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.