Location & Surroundings
Fontani is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yengema, 32 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Fotani · Futani
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° 47' 5" N, 11° 27' 23" W
- Elevation DEM: 402 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 647 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:42
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Fontani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fontani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 490 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.22 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 | 24.2 | 1.6 | 285 | 90 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 257 | 96 | 1,017.0 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 99 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 0.4 | 290 | 99 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 1.0 | 328 | 48 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 426.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.2 | 269 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 56 | 489.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 175 | 95 | 1,016.3 | 0.30 / 0.52 | 98 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 0.4 | 128 | 99 | 1,015.7 | 0.88 / 1.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 1.3 | 233 | 55 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 384.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 1.2 | 233 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 3.28 / 3.28 | 89 | 425.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.3 | 184 | 99 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 90 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.1 | 273 | 99 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.8 | 1.2 | 278 | 54 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 430.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.2 | 1.3 | 282 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 10.82 / 10.82 | 97 | 456.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fontani?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 31.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 490 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fontani today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Fontani?
Local time is 05:42. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Fontani?
Fontani is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fontani?
DEM 402 m.
Where is Fontani located?
It is at 8.78465, -11.45651 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fontani in?
It is in Sierra Leone.