Location & Surroundings
Mobaw is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lunsar, 6 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 77 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 69 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
8° 38' 2" N, 12° 33' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 62 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 165 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:31
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mobaw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mobaw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 549 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
25 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 33.1 | 1.2 | 294 | 54 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 260 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 2.79 / 2.79 | 100 | 549.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 0.8 | 271 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 61 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 309 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mobaw?
Now 33.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 549 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 Mobaw today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Mobaw?
Local time is 18:31. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Mobaw?
Mobaw is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mobaw?
DEM 62 m.
Where is Mobaw located?
It is at 8.63387, -12.55090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mobaw in?
It is in Sierra Leone.