Location & Surroundings
Fakura is a stream in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 47 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 170 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, about 110 km away.
Overview
Fakura is river in Sierra Leone.
It is located in Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
The elevation is around 56 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
9° 50' 16" N, 12° 29' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 56 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 08:14
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Weather in Fakura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fakura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 30.2 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.47 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 | 23.1 | 0.8 | 329 | 97 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.3 | 52 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 0.7 | 138 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 412.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 0.6 | 155 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 6.43 / 6.43 | 90 | 539.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 0.5 | 221 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 157 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 0.5 | 215 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 65 | 425.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 0.9 | 158 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.71 / 0.75 | 29 | 539.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.7 | 0.5 | 178 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 3.39 / 4.13 | 96 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 14 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 1.1 | 214 | 74 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 384.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 200 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 1.41 / 1.41 | 98 | 574.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.3 | 0.7 | 157 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 1.44 / 2.85 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fakura?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 30.2 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 539 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 Fakura today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Fakura?
Local time is 08:14. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Fakura?
Fakura is a stream.
What is the elevation of Fakura?
DEM 56 m.
Where is Fakura located?
It is at 9.83772, -12.49570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fakura in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry