Location & Surroundings
Kowama is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 46 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bumpe, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 19 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° 57' 40" N, 11° 56' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 46 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 344 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:13
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kowama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kowama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 55 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 25.7 | 1.0 | 283 | 93 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.3 | 178 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 64 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 3.47 / 3.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 2.6 | 119 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 6.07 / 10.01 | 100 | 15.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.5 | 163 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 55.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 76 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 135 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 1.6 | 138 | 54 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 400.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.8 | 1.6 | 262 | 75 | 1,010.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 54 | 574.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 247 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 3.08 / 3.15 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 341 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.9 | 0.7 | 321 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 58 | 402.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.2 | 1.7 | 226 | 92 | 1,010.3 | 0.93 / 1.17 | 57 | 370.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kowama?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 55 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 Kowama today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Kowama?
Local time is 05:13. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kowama?
Kowama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kowama?
DEM 46 m.
Where is Kowama located?
It is at 7.96121, -11.93526 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kowama in?
It is in Sierra Leone.