Location & Surroundings
Fakaba is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandorhun, 4 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 190 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 53 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° 28' 57" N, 11° 51' 40" W
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:07
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Fakaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fakaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 85 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.1 | 0.3 | 184 | 92 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 74 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 1.93 / 1.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.1 | 94 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 3.54 / 5.47 | 97 | 52.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 0.3 | 187 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 85.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.0 | 81 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 125 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 1.0 | 125 | 61 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 329.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 3.1 | 213 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 67 | 504.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.7 | 1.4 | 252 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 289 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 0.6 | 332 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.19 / 0.28 | 57 | 412.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.5 | 223 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 0.67 / 0.96 | 82 | 326.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.5 | 0.8 | 284 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 42 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fakaba?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 85 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 Fakaba today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Fakaba?
Local time is 09:07. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Fakaba?
Fakaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fakaba?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Fakaba located?
It is at 7.48254, -11.86101 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fakaba in?
It is in Sierra Leone.