Location & Surroundings
Kongo is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mattru Jong, 16 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 160 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sherbro International Airport, 36 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° 27' 27" N, 12° 11' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 185 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:27
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
54 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 31.7 | 0.4 | 93 | 62 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.8 | 209 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 1.74 / 1.74 | 26 | 546.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 0.5 | 256 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 19 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 0.4 | 133 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.0 | 1.7 | 228 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 70 | 446.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 245 | 82 | 1,011.5 | 2.54 / 2.56 | 21 | 420.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 282 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 1.26 / 3.81 | 68 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 0.7 | 295 | 92 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.6 | 2.7 | 244 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 1.12 / 1.32 | 89 | 424.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 3.1 | 249 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 5.47 / 6.80 | 43 | 552.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 275 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 5.87 | 37 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 10 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.4 | 0.4 | 349 | 62 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 345.3 | 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 Kongo?
Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 Kongo today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Kongo?
Local time is 23:27. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kongo?
Kongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kongo?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Kongo located?
It is at 7.45746, -12.19702 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kongo in?
It is in Sierra Leone.