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 02:14
- 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 27.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 27.4 | 1.5 | 209 | 75 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 240 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 18 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 276 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 0.7 | 183 | 54 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 448.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 1.0 | 238 | 68 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 598.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 224 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 2.43 / 2.43 | 42 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 243 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 0.8 | 223 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.07 / 0.12 | 68 | 352.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.2 | 1.7 | 218 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 1.21 / 1.34 | 23 | 482.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 238 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 1.69 / 3.02 | 54 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 253 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 1.1 | 277 | 60 | 1,012.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 93 | 400.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 1.1 | 187 | 88 | 1,010.9 | 1.03 / 1.21 | 3 | 296.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Powahun?
Now 27.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 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 02:14. 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.