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 06:03
- 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 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 111 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 26.5 | 1.4 | 255 | 84 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 0.2 | 195 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 2.14 / 2.14 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 91 | 98 | 1,011.4 | 2.34 / 4.48 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 2.8 | 72 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 6.74 / 11.22 | 100 | 28.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.5 | 337 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 88 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 122 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 2.0 | 134 | 56 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 430.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 3.1 | 204 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 94 | 575.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 233 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 1.08 / 2.26 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 314 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.8 | 0.9 | 320 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.26 / 0.38 | 60 | 427.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.8 | 1.9 | 222 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 1.40 / 1.78 | 62 | 394.5 | 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 Kwelu?
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 111 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 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 06:03. 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.