Location & Surroundings
Patolu is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 343 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Panguma, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 28 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' 19" N, 11° 3' 13" W
- Elevation DEM: 343 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 389 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:24
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Patolu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Patolu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 21.1 | 0.8 | 193 | 99 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 0.3 | 117 | 100 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 1.7 | 177 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 422.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 0.9 | 222 | 80 | 1,012.5 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 84 | 344.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.7 | 233 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 0.4 | 317 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 0.5 | 224 | 53 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 467.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 243 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 46 | 275.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 0.7 | 270 | 99 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 315 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 0.8 | 258 | 80 | 1,013.9 | 1.13 / 1.13 | 23 | 430.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 246 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 10.88 / 12.01 | 100 | 536.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.4 | 0.8 | 263 | 100 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 7.64 | 81 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Patolu?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Patolu today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Patolu?
Local time is 07:24. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Patolu?
Patolu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Patolu?
DEM 343 m.
Where is Patolu located?
It is at 8.35524, -11.05367 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Patolu in?
It is in Sierra Leone.