Location & Surroundings
Kwelu is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 34 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandorhun, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 200 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 56 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° 26' 25" N, 11° 46' 50" W
- Elevation DEM: 34 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:10
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kwelu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwelu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 426 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.08 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 | 24.6 | 1.5 | 257 | 95 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 296 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 4.69 / 4.69 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 0.7 | 242 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 3.15 | 100 | 123.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 221 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 1.10 | 85 | 425.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 0.6 | 280 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 1.98 / 3.08 | 74 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 24 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.30 / 3.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 1.4 | 48 | 67 | 1,012.9 | 0.08 / 3.45 | 64 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 230 | 90 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 490.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 0.9 | 281 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 97 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.92 / 1.47 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 1.3 | 130 | 61 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 79 | 355.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.6 | 227 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 2.02 / 2.48 | 97 | 495.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 1.2 | 268 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.89 | 98 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwelu?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 426 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kwelu today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Kwelu?
Local time is 08:10. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kwelu?
Kwelu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwelu?
DEM 34 m.
Where is Kwelu located?
It is at 7.44031, -11.78055 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwelu in?
It is in Sierra Leone.