Location & Surroundings
Potoru is a village in Southern Province, Sierra Leone with 4,937 inhabitants, at 85 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Foindu, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 54 km away.
Overview
Potoru is DE Siedlung in Sierra Leone.
It is located in Southern Province, Sierra Leone.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Southern Province
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 30' 21" N, 11° 28' 44" W
- Elevation DEM: 85 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Population 4,937
- Pop. Density 15,427 p/km²
- Built-up 11.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:55
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Potoru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potoru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 20.3 | 1.3 | 78 | 96 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 2.3 | 170 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 461.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 196 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 597.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 178 | 89 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.3 | 58 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 1.2 | 245 | 56 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 397.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 232 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 65 | 308.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 309 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.1 | 335 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 1.7 | 287 | 55 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 473.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 239 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 5.71 / 5.71 | 100 | 323.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 283 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 80 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 1.4 | 356 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potoru?
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potoru today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Potoru?
Local time is 14:55. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Potoru?
Potoru is a populated place.
How many people live in Potoru?
Population about 4,937.
What is the elevation of Potoru?
DEM 85 m.
Where is Potoru located?
It is at 7.50596, -11.47897 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potoru in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry