Location & Surroundings
Gbatema is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Foindu, 38 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 49 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° 27' 7" N, 11° 12' 15" W
- Elevation DEM: 126 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 96 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:43
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gbatema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gbatema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.9 | 0.7 | 108 | 99 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 2.7 | 177 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 16.17 / 16.17 | 99 | 152.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 2.6 | 192 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.68 | 100 | 497.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 143 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 1.1 | 91 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 2.1 | 166 | 61 | 1,014.9 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 98 | 370.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 207 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.52 / 0.67 | 43 | 371.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 177 | 96 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 0.6 | 55 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 0.4 | 152 | 88 | 1,016.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 88 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 246 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.20 / 0.26 | 93 | 186.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 172 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 94 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.5 | 0.3 | 50 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.03 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gbatema?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 25.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 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 Gbatema today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gbatema?
Local time is 15:43. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gbatema?
Gbatema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gbatema?
DEM 126 m.
Where is Gbatema located?
It is at 7.45201, -11.20412 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gbatema in?
It is in Sierra Leone.