Location & Surroundings
Potehun is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 92 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bumpe, 9 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 9 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° 53' 33" N, 11° 49' 33" W
- Elevation DEM: 92 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 71 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:58
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Potehun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potehun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 6.9 mm. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
6.94 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 | 26.3 | 0.7 | 229 | 83 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 231 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 5.72 / 5.72 | 86 | 420.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 261 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.25 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 305 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 1.73 / 2.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.6 | 272 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 3.96 / 6.94 | 100 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 2.0 | 251 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 2.62 | 83 | 314.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 276 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.96 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 0.2 | 291 | 99 | 1,011.7 | 18.24 / 20.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 1.5 | 222 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 3.63 | 96 | 166.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 2.1 | 195 | 99 | 1,010.8 | 5.11 / 8.74 | 100 | 223.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 197 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 3.11 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 158 | 99 | 1,011.9 | 0.61 / 3.72 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 2.5 | 197 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 10.97 / 14.69 | 96 | 168.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potehun?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 6.9 mm. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potehun today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Potehun?
Local time is 21:58. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Potehun?
Potehun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potehun?
DEM 92 m.
Where is Potehun located?
It is at 7.89240, -11.82583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potehun in?
It is in Sierra Leone.