Location & Surroundings
Potoru is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pendembu, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 285 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 58 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° 2' 34" N, 10° 40' 17" W
- Elevation DEM: 196 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 364 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:49
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 0 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 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 31.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
4.88 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 | 24.8 | 0.5 | 141 | 92 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 215 | 99 | 1,014.7 | 8.55 / 8.55 | 86 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 0.0 | 306 | 100 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 0.5 | 147 | 58 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 61 | 391.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 0.9 | 117 | 92 | 1,011.0 | 4.86 / 4.88 | 79 | 541.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.3 | 274 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 5.76 / 10.64 | 98 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 0.5 | 184 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 0.9 | 177 | 61 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 63 | 400.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 1.1 | 218 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 2.98 / 3.04 | 81 | 422.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 212 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 2.36 / 5.40 | 97 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 0.3 | 209 | 100 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 0.2 | 277 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 86 | 234.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 1.5 | 188 | 94 | 1,010.5 | 2.04 / 2.14 | 16 | 472.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potoru?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 31.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potoru today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Potoru?
Local time is 02:49. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Potoru?
Potoru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potoru?
DEM 196 m.
Where is Potoru located?
It is at 8.04284, -10.67129 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potoru in?
It is in Sierra Leone.