Location & Surroundings
Konta is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 80 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kukuna, 16 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 105 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 93 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° 15' 25" N, 12° 39' 17" W
- Elevation DEM: 80 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 757 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:18
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Konta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Konta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 26 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.92 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 | 23.3 | 1.6 | 92 | 99 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.9 | 160 | 99 | 1,010.5 | 11.47 / 11.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 3.3 | 130 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 69.97 / 81.44 | 100 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 146 | 99 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 62.85 | 100 | 26.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.0 | 129 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 3.92 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 122 | 99 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 3.1 | 148 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 2.41 / 2.49 | 85 | 304.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 220 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 3.10 / 5.59 | 14 | 571.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 1.3 | 194 | 98 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 71 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 158 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 150 | 84 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 148.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 1.9 | 226 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.92 / 0.92 | 35 | 549.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 1.9 | 257 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Konta?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 26 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Konta today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Konta?
Local time is 11:18. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Konta?
Konta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Konta?
DEM 80 m.
Where is Konta located?
It is at 9.25706, -12.65468 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Konta in?
It is in Sierra Leone.