Location & Surroundings
Poluma is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 63 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is 99 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 48 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' 47" N, 12° 22' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 63 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 06:38
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Poluma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poluma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 436 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
1.88 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 | 23.7 | 1.0 | 242 | 94 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.3 | 11 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 0.4 | 275 | 54 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 224 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 2.30 / 2.30 | 14 | 435.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.1 | 180 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 26 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 194 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 1.0 | 199 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 43 | 420.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 1.2 | 219 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 1.70 / 2.17 | 5 | 557.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 1.0 | 215 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 4 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 141 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 1.0 | 150 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 68 | 395.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 1.6 | 246 | 91 | 1,010.7 | 3.65 / 3.71 | 7 | 354.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 0.5 | 247 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 8 | 1.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poluma?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 436 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Poluma today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Poluma?
Local time is 06:38. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Poluma?
Poluma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Poluma?
DEM 63 m.
Where is Poluma located?
It is at 8.19643, -12.38034 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poluma in?
It is in Sierra Leone.