Location & Surroundings
Golala is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 97 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Foindu, 17 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bo 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° 33' 55" N, 11° 32' 12" W
- Elevation DEM: 97 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 258 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:07
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Golala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Golala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 453 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 1.2 | 119 | 58 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 2.1 | 202 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 89 | 335.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 257 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 72 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 337 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 0.2 | 266 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 452.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 3.0 | 219 | 86 | 1,010.3 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 26 | 568.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 206 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 4.70 / 5.44 | 99 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 298 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.0 | 0.7 | 246 | 60 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 91 | 414.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 219 | 90 | 1,010.5 | 0.86 / 1.12 | 14 | 277.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 242 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 1.70 / 2.82 | 40 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 330 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.6 | 1.1 | 294 | 60 | 1,012.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 96 | 427.0 | 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 Golala?
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 453 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 Golala today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Golala?
Local time is 23:07. 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 97 m.
Where is Golala located?
It is at 7.56525, -11.53658 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Golala in?
It is in Sierra Leone.