Location & Surroundings
Kponima is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 94 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bo, 18 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Ponima
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° 48' 52" N, 11° 41' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 94 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,589 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:24
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kponima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kponima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 6.8 mm. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
6.76 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 | 26.9 | 1.0 | 233 | 79 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 236 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 5.96 / 5.96 | 87 | 416.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 262 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 99 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 308 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 2.12 / 3.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 1.6 | 275 | 95 | 1,015.2 | 3.60 / 6.76 | 100 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 251 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 2.67 | 76 | 327.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 263 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.82 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 0.2 | 274 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 25.64 / 27.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 1.6 | 220 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 3.40 | 93 | 164.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 2.2 | 202 | 99 | 1,010.8 | 4.92 / 8.32 | 100 | 202.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 195 | 100 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 2.18 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 149 | 99 | 1,012.0 | 0.54 / 2.72 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.8 | 2.5 | 194 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 2.53 / 5.25 | 99 | 221.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kponima?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 6.8 mm. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kponima today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kponima?
Local time is 18:24. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kponima?
Kponima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kponima?
DEM 94 m.
Where is Kponima located?
It is at 7.81438, -11.68542 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kponima in?
It is in Sierra Leone.