Location & Surroundings
Kalaia is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 43 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambia, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is 82 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 68 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° 2' 26" N, 12° 44' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 43 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:58
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kalaia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalaia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
32.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 32.2 | 1.3 | 30 | 59 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 1.1 | 293 | 84 | 1,011.3 | 1.57 / 1.57 | 94 | 570.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 249 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.09 / 1.66 | 87 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 298 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.0 | 1.5 | 283 | 60 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 433.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 270 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 4.10 / 4.10 | 34 | 568.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 262 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 51 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 274 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 2.27 / 3.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.0 | 1.7 | 253 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 99 | 379.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 256 | 91 | 1,010.2 | 4.14 / 4.63 | 98 | 506.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 46 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 17.88 / 22.51 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 63 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 13.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.1 | 3.3 | 54 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 337.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalaia?
Now 32.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Kalaia today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Kalaia?
Local time is 22:58. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kalaia?
Kalaia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalaia?
DEM 43 m.
Where is Kalaia located?
It is at 9.04043, -12.74875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalaia in?
It is in Sierra Leone.