Location & Surroundings
Kufkaw is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 70 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kukuna, 24 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 88 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° 11' 0" N, 12° 38' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 70 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 22:56
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kufkaw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kufkaw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
33.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 33.0 | 0.3 | 277 | 59 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 0.7 | 225 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 22 | 618.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 223 | 94 | 1,017.4 | 2.07 / 2.32 | 95 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 195 | 96 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 0.9 | 255 | 58 | 1,016.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 25 | 441.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 3.0 | 254 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 1.81 / 1.82 | 6 | 605.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 241 | 93 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 3 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 296 | 97 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.0 | 1.6 | 300 | 59 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 433.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 1.9 | 257 | 75 | 1,013.7 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 20 | 615.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 273 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 4 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 203 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.9 | 0.4 | 112 | 56 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 441.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kufkaw?
Now 33.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Kufkaw today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Kufkaw?
Local time is 22:56. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kufkaw?
Kufkaw is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kufkaw?
DEM 70 m.
Where is Kufkaw located?
It is at 9.18333, -12.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kufkaw in?
It is in Sierra Leone.