Location & Surroundings
Gelehun is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 138 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Blama, 6 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: Gerehun
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° 53' 44" N, 11° 24' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 138 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:46
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gelehun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gelehun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.53 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 | 22.2 | 0.8 | 217 | 99 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 182 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 232 | 86 | 1,016.2 | 0.39 / 0.61 | 100 | 167.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 237 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 2.32 / 2.93 | 83 | 388.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.0 | 245 | 98 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 289 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.11 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 256 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 0.70 / 1.34 | 99 | 66.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 246 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 1.15 / 2.49 | 86 | 389.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 1.3 | 240 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 3.16 / 5.65 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 251 | 100 | 1,012.0 | 9.07 / 14.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 220 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 3.48 | 95 | 159.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 2.5 | 212 | 98 | 1,010.8 | 5.07 / 8.54 | 48 | 484.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 1.2 | 201 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gelehun?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gelehun today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gelehun?
Local time is 10:46. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gelehun?
Gelehun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gelehun?
DEM 138 m.
Where is Gelehun located?
It is at 7.89557, -11.40015 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gelehun in?
It is in Sierra Leone.