Location & Surroundings
Potonka is a stream in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kukuna, 26 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 89 km away.
Overview
Potonka is stream in Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
It is located in Northern Province, Sierra Leone.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Northern Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 10' 1" N, 12° 36' 28" W
- Elevation DEM: 61 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 251 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:02
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Weather in Potonka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potonka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 426 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.22 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 | 32.1 | 0.2 | 72 | 64 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 0.8 | 182 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 0 | 397.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 237 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 98 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 263 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 1.4 | 317 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 58 | 425.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 0.4 | 45 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 19 | 563.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 239 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 13 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 224 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.7 | 1.2 | 280 | 59 | 1,014.4 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 35 | 426.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 2.4 | 237 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 1.88 / 2.29 | 29 | 534.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 248 | 93 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 54 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 196 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.0 | 1.1 | 232 | 60 | 1,016.0 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 31 | 437.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potonka?
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 426 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 Potonka today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Potonka?
Local time is 23:02. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Potonka?
Potonka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Potonka?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Potonka located?
It is at 9.16701, -12.60786 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potonka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry