Location & Surroundings
Foniama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 280 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bunumbu, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 250 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: Fonima
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° 21' 38" N, 10° 57' 37" W
- Elevation DEM: 280 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 15:57
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Foniama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Foniama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 226 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 1.2 | 56 | 99 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 115 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 99 | 139.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 285 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 226.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.2 | 84 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.2 | 52 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 0.8 | 106 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 406.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 0.5 | 53 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 560.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 244 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 2.59 / 2.59 | 16 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 0.6 | 296 | 100 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 0.9 | 279 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 54 | 215.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 0.9 | 179 | 81 | 1,010.4 | 0.26 / 0.27 | 59 | 565.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 228 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.72 / 0.99 | 29 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 0.2 | 291 | 99 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Foniama?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 226 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 Foniama today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Foniama?
Local time is 15:57. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Foniama?
Foniama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Foniama?
DEM 280 m.
Where is Foniama located?
It is at 8.36058, -10.96017 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Foniama in?
It is in Sierra Leone.