Location & Surroundings
Samu is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 66 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 33 km to the northeast. The national capital Freetown is about 125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, about 105 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° 13' 32" N, 12° 21' 16" W
- Elevation DEM: 66 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 04:17
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Samu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 29.4 | 0.4 | 243 | 68 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 236 | 92 | 1,016.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 81 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 181 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.3 | 0.6 | 1 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 425.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 0.7 | 264 | 64 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 575.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.7 | 218 | 92 | 1,015.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 61 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 144 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.13 / 0.25 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 1.7 | 190 | 62 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 378.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.1 | 2.3 | 208 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 76 | 563.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 196 | 94 | 1,016.1 | 0.28 / 0.64 | 76 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 166 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 1.0 | 292 | 63 | 1,015.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 89 | 377.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.7 | 1.8 | 202 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.18 / 0.26 | 12 | 442.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samu?
Now 29.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Samu today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Samu?
Local time is 04:17. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Samu?
Samu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samu?
DEM 66 m.
Where is Samu located?
It is at 9.22556, -12.35443 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samu in?
It is in Sierra Leone.