Location & Surroundings
Daru is a town in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with 5,958 inhabitants, at 190 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Segbwema, 12 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 270 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 38 km away.
Overview
Daru is DE Siedlung in Sierra Leone.
It is located in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Eastern Province
- 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° 59' 23" N, 10° 50' 32" W
- Elevation DEM: 190 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,958
- Pop. Density 19,513 p/km²
- Built-up 24.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:40
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Daru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Daru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 516 W/m2.
Temperature
32.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
63 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 32.2 | 1.0 | 114 | 50 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 1.5 | 211 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 74 | 516.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 230 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 1.67 / 1.70 | 67 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 290 | 100 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 0.5 | 205 | 54 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 443.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 0.6 | 232 | 67 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 590.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 234 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 3.11 / 3.11 | 88 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.2 | 269 | 99 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.9 | 1.1 | 225 | 56 | 1,011.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 80 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 1.5 | 215 | 82 | 1,010.1 | 0.50 / 0.52 | 72 | 544.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 225 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 4.12 / 4.64 | 17 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 239 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.6 | 0.8 | 281 | 61 | 1,013.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 94 | 383.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Daru?
Now 32.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 516 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 Daru today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Daru?
Local time is 19:40. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Daru?
Daru is a populated place.
How many people live in Daru?
Population about 5,958.
What is the elevation of Daru?
DEM 190 m.
Where is Daru located?
It is at 7.98976, -10.84223 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Daru in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry