Location & Surroundings
Kakunki is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 75 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambia, 17 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is 93 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 78 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
9° 11' 2" N, 12° 46' 20" W
- Elevation DEM: 75 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 229 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:03
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kakunki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakunki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 31.3 | 1.2 | 124 | 62 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.8 | 207 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 3.26 / 3.26 | 14 | 536.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 254 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.95 / 4.21 | 56 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 25 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 0.4 | 21 | 64 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 402.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 2.2 | 264 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 1.84 / 1.84 | 93 | 511.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 278 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 60 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 69 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.1 | 0.4 | 63 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 448.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 1.8 | 271 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 3.26 / 3.26 | 14 | 608.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 265 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.45 | 97 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 118 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.5 | 0.6 | 189 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 430.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakunki?
Now 31.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Kakunki today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Kakunki?
Local time is 23:03. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kakunki?
Kakunki is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakunki?
DEM 75 m.
Where is Kakunki located?
It is at 9.18389, -12.77219 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakunki in?
It is in Sierra Leone.