Location & Surroundings
Kania is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 339 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kailahun, 24 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 280 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 41 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° 26' 41" N, 10° 42' 35" W
- Elevation DEM: 339 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:34
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kania
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kania, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 31.6 | 1.2 | 85 | 52 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.2 | 71 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 51 | 553.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.4 | 191 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 1.56 / 1.72 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.5 | 233 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 0.4 | 197 | 52 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 462.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 0.8 | 207 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 98 | 537.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 280 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 4.02 / 4.71 | 95 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 277 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.2 | 1.4 | 207 | 56 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 450.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 229 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 6.25 / 6.25 | 96 | 415.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 237 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 5.21 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 14 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 1.05 / 6.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.4 | 1.1 | 44 | 65 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 74 | 201.3 | 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 Kania?
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 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 Kania today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Kania?
Local time is 18:34. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kania?
Kania is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kania?
DEM 339 m.
Where is Kania located?
It is at 8.44470, -10.70975 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kania in?
It is in Sierra Leone.