Location & Surroundings
Raka is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 31 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mambolo, 24 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 36 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International 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
8° 42' 28" N, 12° 59' 47" W
- Elevation DEM: 31 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 467 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:49
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Raka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 22.7 | 0.3 | 212 | 94 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 60 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.2 | 0.4 | 176 | 56 | 1,014.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 454.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 2.9 | 273 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.05 / 0.12 | 50 | 422.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.1 | 297 | 91 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 310 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 1.9 | 322 | 62 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 259.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 276 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 99 | 399.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 1.7 | 279 | 93 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.6 | 326 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 2.8 | 306 | 59 | 1,015.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 420.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 3.1 | 278 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.39 / 0.40 | 100 | 506.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 1.7 | 280 | 92 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raka?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 455 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 Raka today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Raka?
Local time is 08:49. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Raka?
Raka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Raka?
DEM 31 m.
Where is Raka located?
It is at 8.70768, -12.99639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.