Location & Surroundings
Kapuma is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sumbuya, 10 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 160 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 39 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
7° 40' 55" N, 12° 2' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 55 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:40
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kapuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 317 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 23.5 | 1.1 | 206 | 92 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 172 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.1 | 215 | 72 | 1,015.7 | 0.46 / 0.59 | 97 | 268.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 2.3 | 226 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.86 / 1.44 | 94 | 316.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.1 | 263 | 93 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 284 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 0.24 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 263 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 3.48 / 3.80 | 100 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 246 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 84 | 201.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 1.3 | 253 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.35 / 1.59 | 99 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 276 | 99 | 1,011.9 | 3.73 / 5.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 213 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 2.99 / 8.31 | 88 | 45.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 2.1 | 205 | 97 | 1,010.6 | 5.66 / 13.97 | 99 | 263.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 1.9 | 211 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 5.16 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapuma?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 317 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 Kapuma today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kapuma?
Local time is 05:40. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kapuma?
Kapuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapuma?
DEM 55 m.
Where is Kapuma located?
It is at 7.68207, -12.04410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapuma in?
It is in Sierra Leone.