Location & Surroundings
Potoyama is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 193 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Segbwema, 20 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 265 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 30 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
7° 49' 23" N, 10° 54' 41" W
- Elevation DEM: 193 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:07
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Potoyama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potoyama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
2.71 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 | 23.4 | 0.3 | 204 | 95 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 231 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 1.0 | 218 | 55 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 452.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 2.2 | 233 | 77 | 1,010.1 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 47 | 509.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.0 | 269 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 2.49 / 2.71 | 82 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 246 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 1.5 | 275 | 59 | 1,013.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 51 | 421.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 0.7 | 134 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 1.45 / 1.76 | 12 | 444.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 1.1 | 235 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 12 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 252 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 1.3 | 258 | 58 | 1,014.9 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 81 | 421.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 202 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 4.37 / 4.53 | 99 | 440.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 0.9 | 228 | 98 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 31 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potoyama?
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 510 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 Potoyama today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Potoyama?
Local time is 11:07. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Potoyama?
Potoyama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potoyama?
DEM 193 m.
Where is Potoyama located?
It is at 7.82318, -10.91137 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potoyama in?
It is in Sierra Leone.