Location & Surroundings
Kolon is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bonthe, 15 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 120 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sherbro International Airport, 13 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° 33' 58" N, 12° 38' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 90 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:02
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kolon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kolon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
46 %
Precip
5.17 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 | 26.2 | 0.9 | 210 | 86 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 0.1 | 188 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 2.8 | 210 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 55 | 442.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 2.7 | 248 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 1.10 / 1.50 | 24 | 505.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.6 | 269 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 3.68 / 5.17 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 275 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 3.47 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 3.5 | 257 | 69 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 99 | 422.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.3 | 269 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 2.09 / 3.66 | 7 | 499.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.8 | 2.6 | 287 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 35 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 21 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 1.06 / 2.58 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 1.2 | 297 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 2.10 | 100 | 291.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 2.9 | 213 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 93 | 470.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.9 | 2.0 | 236 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 1.44 / 3.29 | 67 | 1.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kolon?
Now 26.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 5.2 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kolon today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Kolon?
Local time is 09:02. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kolon?
Kolon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kolon?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Kolon located?
It is at 7.56614, -12.63543 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kolon in?
It is in Sierra Leone.