Location & Surroundings
Poluma is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 120 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mamboma, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 19 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' 50" N, 11° 36' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 120 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 17:49
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 49 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 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.4 | 0.3 | 324 | 99 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 0.8 | 249 | 58 | 1,016.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 67 | 405.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 1.4 | 265 | 91 | 1,015.0 | 2.93 / 2.94 | 54 | 418.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 277 | 99 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 23 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.9 | 340 | 99 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 1.8 | 294 | 58 | 1,016.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 51 | 425.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 1.1 | 312 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.09 / 0.11 | 99 | 532.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 312 | 97 | 1,016.0 | 2.55 / 2.67 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.6 | 0.4 | 21 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 1.0 | 283 | 62 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 321.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 0.8 | 270 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 96 | 488.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 0.7 | 155 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 75 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.4 | 0.3 | 105 | 99 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poluma?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 418 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 Poluma today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Poluma?
Local time is 17:49. 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 120 m.
Where is Poluma located?
It is at 8.01381, -11.60171 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poluma in?
It is in Sierra Leone.