Location & Surroundings
Fada is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 441 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koidu, 15 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 255 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Fadu
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° 46' 18" N, 10° 56' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 441 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:56
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Fada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.2 | 28 | 87 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 0.3 | 245 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 2.57 / 2.57 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 119 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 1.3 | 160 | 57 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 452.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 0.9 | 53 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 613.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 271 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 4 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 315 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 1.3 | 100 | 49 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 481.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.8 | 0.9 | 37 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 631.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 168 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 284 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 1.2 | 264 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 222.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 0.7 | 192 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 0.32 / 0.33 | 10 | 491.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fada?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Fada today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Fada?
Local time is 04:56. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Fada?
Fada is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fada?
DEM 441 m.
Where is Fada located?
It is at 8.77177, -10.93527 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fada in?
It is in Sierra Leone.