Location & Surroundings
Potehun is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 53 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 4 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is 99 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 43 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° 9' 19" N, 12° 23' 46" W
- Elevation DEM: 53 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:21
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 47 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 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 457 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (310 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
2.67 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 | 25.1 | 1.0 | 310 | 89 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 245 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 1.94 / 1.94 | 0 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 351 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.6 | 0.6 | 336 | 56 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 405.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.0 | 231 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 2.67 / 2.67 | 71 | 457.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 196 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 173 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.6 | 0.9 | 228 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 50 | 422.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.5 | 1.6 | 216 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 1.39 / 1.91 | 3 | 556.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 213 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 16 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 122 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.2 | 1.5 | 138 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 87 | 395.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.0 | 1.6 | 253 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 1.58 / 1.67 | 10 | 396.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potehun?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 457 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potehun today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Potehun?
Local time is 06:21. 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 53 m.
Where is Potehun located?
It is at 8.15532, -12.39607 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potehun in?
It is in Sierra Leone.