Location & Surroundings
Sama is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 99 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 84 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
9° 30' 38" N, 12° 16' 2" W
- Elevation DEM: 99 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 763 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:10
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.4 | 16 | 86 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 60 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 333 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 1.0 | 334 | 62 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 414.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 1.5 | 234 | 78 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 512.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 209 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 167 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 0.8 | 192 | 66 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 376.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.1 | 0.9 | 194 | 73 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 598.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 204 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 181 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 0.4 | 34 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 69 | 163.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.2 | 1.7 | 191 | 81 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 567.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sama?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Sama today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Sama?
Local time is 06:10. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sama?
Sama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sama?
DEM 99 m.
Where is Sama located?
It is at 9.51058, -12.26728 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sama in?
It is in Sierra Leone.