Location & Surroundings
Guakoma is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 328 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kailahun, 4 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 295 km to the west. The nearest airport is Foya, 39 km away.
Also known as: Guagoma
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° 18' 49" N, 10° 34' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 328 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 52 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:25
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Guakoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Guakoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 425 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 21.5 | 1.2 | 214 | 100 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 173 | 99 | 1,014.7 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 1.4 | 204 | 57 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 78 | 425.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 0.7 | 174 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 73 | 388.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.9 | 209 | 93 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 195 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 0.7 | 276 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 80 | 243.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 28 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 79 | 298.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 1.1 | 234 | 99 | 1,016.2 | 1.48 / 1.59 | 76 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 232 | 100 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.6 | 242 | 80 | 1,015.8 | 0.61 / 0.75 | 80 | 185.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 216 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 2.75 / 3.50 | 99 | 503.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 1.2 | 234 | 100 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Guakoma?
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 425 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 Guakoma today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Guakoma?
Local time is 08:25. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Guakoma?
Guakoma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Guakoma?
DEM 328 m.
Where is Guakoma located?
It is at 8.31372, -10.57624 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Guakoma in?
It is in Sierra Leone.