Location & Surroundings
Poliye is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 498 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koidu, 49 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is about 285 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 57 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° 59' 0" N, 10° 41' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 498 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:59
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Poliye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poliye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 19.9 | 0.8 | 188 | 99 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 176 | 77 | 1,015.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 89 | 249.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.6 | 98 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 257.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 0.8 | 282 | 91 | 1,016.2 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.5 | 222 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 169 | 85 | 1,015.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 81 | 175.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 209 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.82 / 0.98 | 100 | 340.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 234 | 96 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 78 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.5 | 1.2 | 240 | 98 | 1,015.7 | 0.07 / 0.11 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 223 | 79 | 1,015.9 | 0.32 / 0.44 | 67 | 309.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 286 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 5.73 / 6.17 | 84 | 542.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 246 | 98 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.0 | 0.4 | 278 | 99 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poliye?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 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 Poliye today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Poliye?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Poliye?
Poliye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Poliye?
DEM 498 m.
Where is Poliye located?
It is at 8.98333, -10.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poliye in?
It is in Sierra Leone.