Location & Surroundings
Fona is a mountain in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 567 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yengema, 31 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 47 km away.
Overview
Fona is mountain in Sierra Leone.
It is located in Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Northern Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 46' 31" N, 11° 26' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 567 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:56
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Fona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
1,013.1 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 | 21.4 | 1.0 | 89 | 100 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.8 | 173 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 1.79 / 1.79 | 100 | 247.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 248 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 84 | 382.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 0.8 | 224 | 100 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.3 | 40 | 100 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 0.6 | 191 | 64 | 1,014.1 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 100 | 363.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.0 | 178 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 7.35 / 7.76 | 100 | 486.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 193 | 100 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 7.77 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 0.5 | 180 | 100 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 7.59 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 1.0 | 187 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.71 | 76 | 378.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 215 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 7.53 / 9.24 | 100 | 573.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 252 | 100 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 6.37 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 0.4 | 241 | 100 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fona?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 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 Fona today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Fona?
Local time is 16:56. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Fona?
Fona is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Fona?
DEM 567 m.
Where is Fona located?
It is at 8.77525, -11.44280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fona in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry