Location & Surroundings
Gilima is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 207 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bunumbu, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 255 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 38 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° 17' 1" N, 10° 56' 17" W
- Elevation DEM: 207 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 317 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:59
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gilima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gilima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 580 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,011.3 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 | 24.5 | 0.7 | 354 | 80 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 49 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 0.2 | 34 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 1.0 | 136 | 49 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 431.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 0.8 | 336 | 72 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 580.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 266 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 2.62 / 2.62 | 84 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 0.5 | 306 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.5 | 0.7 | 228 | 53 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 455.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.8 | 0.4 | 251 | 72 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 595.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 238 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 2.41 / 2.41 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 294 | 100 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.7 | 1.0 | 200 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 420.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.6 | 1.5 | 220 | 87 | 1,010.0 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 55 | 585.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gilima?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 580 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 Gilima today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Gilima?
Local time is 05:59. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gilima?
Gilima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gilima?
DEM 207 m.
Where is Gilima located?
It is at 8.28353, -10.93811 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gilima in?
It is in Sierra Leone.