Location & Surroundings
Palima is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 326 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kailahun, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 275 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 45 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° 21' 17" N, 10° 44' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 326 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:22
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Palima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 31.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 | 26.6 | 0.6 | 332 | 72 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 0.8 | 315 | 94 | 1,014.7 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 1 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 351 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 1.1 | 155 | 49 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 439.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 1.2 | 184 | 74 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 436.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 215 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 96 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 236 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 1.1 | 210 | 56 | 1,013.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 71 | 396.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.4 | 1.4 | 210 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.25 / 0.35 | 57 | 485.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 232 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 0.15 / 0.51 | 28 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.3 | 127 | 100 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 0.9 | 180 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 6 | 374.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.9 | 0.6 | 122 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 15 | 572.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palima?
Now 26.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 31.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 Palima today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Palima?
Local time is 04:22. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Palima?
Palima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palima?
DEM 326 m.
Where is Palima located?
It is at 8.35459, -10.73423 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palima in?
It is in Sierra Leone.