Location & Surroundings
Potehun is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kailahun, 3 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 290 km to the west. The nearest airport is Foya, 42 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° 16' 38" N, 10° 36' 11" W
- Elevation DEM: 315 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:21
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 7 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 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.56 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 | 21.9 | 0.5 | 185 | 99 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 1.5 | 260 | 64 | 1,014.7 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 43 | 294.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 227 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 3.27 / 3.48 | 96 | 524.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 226 | 100 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 93 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.5 | 218 | 100 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 1.4 | 250 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 2.72 / 3.28 | 91 | 432.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 212 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 5.20 / 8.48 | 100 | 618.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 222 | 99 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 3.98 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 0.8 | 218 | 100 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 1.5 | 262 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 177.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 215 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 1.22 / 1.56 | 40 | 484.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 226 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.4 | 0.6 | 203 | 100 | 1,013.6 | 2.63 / 3.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potehun?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potehun today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Potehun?
Local time is 14:21. 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 315 m.
Where is Potehun located?
It is at 8.27721, -10.60300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potehun in?
It is in Sierra Leone.