Location & Surroundings
Gbongboma is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 297 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kailahun, 5 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 300 km to the west. The nearest airport is Foya, 34 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
8° 16' 45" N, 10° 31' 26" W
- Elevation DEM: 297 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 160 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:21
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gbongboma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gbongboma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 31.7 | 0.4 | 86 | 49 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 0.8 | 337 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 548.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 214 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 94 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.5 | 242 | 100 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.0 | 0.5 | 214 | 55 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 431.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 8 | 76 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 596.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 232 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 1.27 / 1.27 | 8 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 193 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.2 | 1.2 | 222 | 57 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 445.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 0.8 | 354 | 75 | 1,010.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 85 | 553.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 215 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 1.10 / 1.15 | 28 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 218 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.1 | 1.0 | 246 | 61 | 1,013.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 68 | 384.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gbongboma?
Now 31.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Gbongboma today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Gbongboma?
Local time is 23:21. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gbongboma?
Gbongboma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gbongboma?
DEM 297 m.
Where is Gbongboma located?
It is at 8.27911, -10.52398 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gbongboma in?
It is in Sierra Leone.