Location & Surroundings
Powahun is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Segbwema, 4 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 255 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 24 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° 59' 34" N, 10° 58' 56" W
- Elevation DEM: 178 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 206 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:43
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Powahun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Powahun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
51 %
Precip
1.11 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 | 22.9 | 0.9 | 247 | 98 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 285 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 0.7 | 151 | 53 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 450.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 0.9 | 255 | 65 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 586.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.0 | 242 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 24 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 231 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 0.9 | 223 | 65 | 1,012.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 327.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 213 | 92 | 1,010.5 | 1.89 / 2.02 | 5 | 335.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.9 | 1.2 | 232 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.24 / 2.26 | 40 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 263 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 1.3 | 292 | 59 | 1,013.0 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 44 | 423.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 1.2 | 182 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 0.48 / 0.79 | 6 | 431.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 1.1 | 247 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 24 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Powahun?
Now 22.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Powahun today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Powahun?
Local time is 09:43. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Powahun?
Powahun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Powahun?
DEM 178 m.
Where is Powahun located?
It is at 7.99291, -10.98233 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Powahun in?
It is in Sierra Leone.