Location & Surroundings
Golala is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 77 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is 81 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 56 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° 14' 49" N, 12° 32' 20" W
- Elevation DEM: 77 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:15
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 49 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 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 23.1 | 0.3 | 281 | 97 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 0.9 | 261 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 58 | 440.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.8 | 248 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 4.20 / 4.55 | 16 | 428.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 284 | 97 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 1.44 | 6 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.3 | 67 | 98 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 1.5 | 300 | 55 | 1,016.1 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 41 | 442.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 1.4 | 282 | 89 | 1,014.4 | 4.20 / 4.28 | 73 | 543.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 297 | 96 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 78 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 0.2 | 322 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 1.4 | 268 | 61 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 335.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.5 | 218 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 1.96 / 1.96 | 100 | 427.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 216 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 42 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 0.6 | 154 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Golala?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Golala today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Golala?
Local time is 14:15. 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 77 m.
Where is Golala located?
It is at 8.24681, -12.53894 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Golala in?
It is in Sierra Leone.