Location & Surroundings
Potka is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 73 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mile 91, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 63 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° 23' 25" N, 12° 6' 41" W
- Elevation DEM: 73 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Potka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
1.54 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 | 23.0 | 0.4 | 150 | 98 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 17 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 0.9 | 320 | 63 | 1,013.5 | 0.77 / 1.15 | 37 | 433.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 224 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 1.07 / 2.22 | 19 | 519.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.8 | 270 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.54 | 95 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 340 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 1.07 / 2.61 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 1.2 | 278 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 367.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 1.0 | 243 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 3.21 / 3.21 | 80 | 476.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 0.4 | 203 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.44 | 59 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 176 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 1.12 / 2.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 1.0 | 272 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 245.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 0.6 | 235 | 90 | 1,010.2 | 2.78 / 2.79 | 97 | 382.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 0.4 | 189 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 3.47 / 6.26 | 72 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potka?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potka today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Potka?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Potka?
Potka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potka?
DEM 73 m.
Where is Potka located?
It is at 8.39025, -12.11134 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.