Location & Surroundings
Golala is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 103 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bo, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: Golalo
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° 49' 28" N, 11° 34' 5" W
- Elevation DEM: 103 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 348 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:05
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Golala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Golala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.42 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 | 22.3 | 0.6 | 210 | 98 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 169 | 98 | 1,015.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.0 | 223 | 83 | 1,016.0 | 0.50 / 0.59 | 99 | 176.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 235 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 2.58 / 3.17 | 72 | 338.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.0 | 247 | 98 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 299 | 99 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 262 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.36 / 0.76 | 99 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 245 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 0.72 / 1.48 | 74 | 355.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.3 | 241 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 1.97 / 3.46 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 247 | 99 | 1,012.0 | 0.24 / 3.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 222 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 2.70 | 85 | 136.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 2.7 | 211 | 97 | 1,010.8 | 4.48 / 7.18 | 46 | 465.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 1.4 | 199 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 100 | 3.5 | 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 Golala?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Golala today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Golala?
Local time is 06:05. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Golala?
Golala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Golala?
DEM 103 m.
Where is Golala located?
It is at 7.82436, -11.56808 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Golala in?
It is in Sierra Leone.