Location & Surroundings
Ponati is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mattru Jong, 36 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sherbro International Airport, 49 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
7° 16' 43" N, 12° 9' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 12 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 08:43
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ponati
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ponati, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
5.4 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 25.7 | 5.4 | 172 | 84 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 4.8 | 176 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 5.1 | 168 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 274.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 3.8 | 192 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 7 | 553.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 3.0 | 193 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 0.9 | 71 | 83 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 2.9 | 185 | 71 | 1,015.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 54 | 400.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 4.5 | 206 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 27 | 595.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 3.0 | 203 | 83 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 0.1 | 208 | 83 | 1,014.4 | 0.19 / 0.24 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 3.2 | 187 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 1.87 / 2.11 | 62 | 399.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 209 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 1.65 / 3.75 | 23 | 583.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 2.9 | 227 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 0.31 / 4.06 | 29 | 4.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ponati?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 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 Ponati today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Ponati?
Local time is 08:43. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Ponati?
Ponati is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ponati?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Ponati located?
It is at 7.27857, -12.15234 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ponati in?
It is in Sierra Leone.