Location & Surroundings
Konta is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kukuna, 36 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 89 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° 5' 39" N, 12° 32' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 61 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:28
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 48 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 23.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 | 23.9 | 0.4 | 181 | 98 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 0.1 | 225 | 61 | 1,011.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 8 | 416.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 0.8 | 53 | 74 | 1,009.4 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 4 | 626.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 267 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 0.86 / 0.98 | 1 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.1 | 214 | 98 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 0.8 | 270 | 65 | 1,012.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 63 | 391.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 1.6 | 237 | 79 | 1,010.2 | 0.18 / 0.47 | 0 | 404.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 239 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 15 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 1.0 | 261 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 1.2 | 325 | 60 | 1,012.5 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 35 | 433.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 0.9 | 49 | 76 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 617.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 230 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 1.24 / 1.31 | 7 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 0.9 | 219 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Konta?
Now 23.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Konta today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Konta?
Local time is 16:28. 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 61 m.
Where is Konta located?
It is at 9.09404, -12.54947 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Konta in?
It is in Sierra Leone.