Location & Surroundings
Polima is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 203 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Segbwema, 2 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is about 260 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 29 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° 0' 32" N, 10° 56' 16" W
- Elevation DEM: 203 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 151 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:29
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Polima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Polima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 24.6 | 1.7 | 207 | 94 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.5 | 283 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 40 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 352 | 99 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.2 | 0.3 | 111 | 51 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 473.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 0.5 | 222 | 65 | 1,009.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 39 | 576.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 235 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 1.06 / 1.11 | 79 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 254 | 100 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 1.1 | 249 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 31 | 431.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.9 | 2.1 | 220 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.34 / 0.40 | 36 | 592.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 231 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 1.38 / 1.78 | 73 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 217 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.8 | 1.7 | 217 | 54 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 465.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 2.1 | 229 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 1.32 / 1.33 | 29 | 380.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Polima?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Polima today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Polima?
Local time is 02:29. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Polima?
Polima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Polima?
DEM 203 m.
Where is Polima located?
It is at 8.00888, -10.93784 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Polima in?
It is in Sierra Leone.