Location & Surroundings
Futa is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 69 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandorhun, 13 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 47 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° 33' 36" N, 11° 34' 28" W
- Elevation DEM: 69 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,010 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:45
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Futa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Futa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 115 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 22.3 | 1.1 | 93 | 99 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.9 | 102 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 6.74 / 6.74 | 100 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 311 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 115.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 80 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.9 | 105 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 1.1 | 110 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 426.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 207 | 87 | 1,010.7 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 67 | 512.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 257 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.79 / 1.74 | 96 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 1.2 | 336 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 1.0 | 311 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 57 | 426.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 210 | 91 | 1,010.7 | 1.27 / 1.45 | 41 | 421.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 298 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 45 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 0.5 | 330 | 99 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 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 Futa?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 115 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 Futa today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Futa?
Local time is 13:45. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Futa?
Futa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Futa?
DEM 69 m.
Where is Futa located?
It is at 7.56013, -11.57450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Futa in?
It is in Sierra Leone.