Location & Surroundings
Bunka is a stream in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 94 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magburaka, 11 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 83 km away.
Overview
Bunka is river in Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
It is located in Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
The elevation is around 94 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Northern Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 41' 15" N, 11° 51' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 94 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 17:10
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Weather in Bunka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bunka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 21.8 | 0.6 | 27 | 98 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 1.2 | 241 | 57 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 423.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 0.4 | 117 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 3.30 / 3.30 | 63 | 384.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 153 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 30 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.2 | 175 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.8 | 1.4 | 237 | 61 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 65 | 415.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.7 | 216 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 2.68 / 2.69 | 6 | 472.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 186 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 21 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 0.6 | 122 | 99 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 0.5 | 202 | 65 | 1,012.8 | 0.11 / 0.14 | 83 | 334.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.2 | 289 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 2.76 / 2.90 | 44 | 366.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 240 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 82 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 0.2 | 78 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 2.84 / 4.72 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bunka?
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 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 Bunka today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Bunka?
Local time is 17:10. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bunka?
Bunka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bunka?
DEM 94 m.
Where is Bunka located?
It is at 8.68757, -11.85949 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bunka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry