Location & Surroundings
Potehun is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 13 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 45 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° 10' 0" N, 12° 19' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 66 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:41
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 8 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 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.18 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 | 24.4 | 1.8 | 188 | 95 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 127 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 80 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 121 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 2.4 | 150 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 0.19 / 0.21 | 65 | 269.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 1.9 | 202 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 53 | 531.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 216 | 95 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 0.5 | 119 | 99 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 1.0 | 151 | 58 | 1,015.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 62 | 354.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 1.9 | 203 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 85 | 364.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 244 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 0.3 | 329 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 1.2 | 132 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 94 | 216.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.0 | 1.7 | 219 | 91 | 1,013.2 | 0.91 / 1.03 | 91 | 334.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potehun?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potehun today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Potehun?
Local time is 04:41. 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 68 m.
Where is Potehun located?
It is at 8.16663, -12.31666 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potehun in?
It is in Sierra Leone.