Location & Surroundings
Gambia is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bumpe, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is about 160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 12 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° 57' 58" N, 11° 51' 48" W
- Elevation DEM: 68 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 13:25
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gambia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gambia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 20.3 | 1.2 | 96 | 98 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 2.1 | 164 | 57 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 437.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.3 | 214 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 100 | 329.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 0.6 | 185 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.4 | 95 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.0 | 212 | 56 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 446.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 234 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 99 | 254.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 285 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 0.7 | 330 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 1.6 | 280 | 54 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 463.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 247 | 94 | 1,011.5 | 3.39 / 3.40 | 95 | 368.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 291 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 0.7 | 353 | 100 | 1,012.6 | 7.61 / 8.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gambia?
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 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 Gambia today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Gambia?
Local time is 13:25. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gambia?
Gambia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gambia?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Gambia located?
It is at 7.96606, -11.86345 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gambia in?
It is in Sierra Leone.