Location & Surroundings
Niamena is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 199 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pendembu, 10 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 280 km to the west. The nearest airport is Foya, 58 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° 11' 4" N, 10° 43' 36" W
- Elevation DEM: 199 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 07:22
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Niamena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niamena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 6.2 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
6.18 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 | 21.7 | 0.8 | 234 | 99 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.2 | 230 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 0.5 | 235 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 36 | 166.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 222 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 4.17 / 4.52 | 87 | 530.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.8 | 220 | 100 | 1,014.8 | 1.66 / 6.18 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 231 | 100 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 2.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.4 | 43 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 4.47 / 6.88 | 99 | 89.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 213 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 4.94 | 96 | 120.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 0.6 | 250 | 100 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 99 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 0.0 | 333 | 100 | 1,013.4 | 0.75 / 1.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 170 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 2.36 / 3.81 | 100 | 114.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 179 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.20 | 100 | 154.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 0.2 | 168 | 100 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niamena?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 6.2 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Niamena today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Niamena?
Local time is 07:22. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Niamena?
Niamena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Niamena?
DEM 199 m.
Where is Niamena located?
It is at 8.18434, -10.72679 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niamena in?
It is in Sierra Leone.