Location & Surroundings
Sela is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 65 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambia, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is 72 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 58 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° 59' 20" N, 12° 49' 21" W
- Elevation DEM: 65 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 663 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:55
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.8 | 112 | 98 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 2.3 | 144 | 68 | 1,014.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 281.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 201 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 2.89 / 3.03 | 100 | 464.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 162 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.4 | 124 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 1.1 | 179 | 59 | 1,014.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 75 | 455.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 254 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.36 / 0.38 | 12 | 348.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 253 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 1.2 | 210 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.2 | 1.8 | 263 | 61 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 415.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 3.3 | 261 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 1.24 / 1.24 | 59 | 615.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.7 | 277 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.9 | 0.6 | 10 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 28.94 / 29.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sela?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 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 Sela today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Sela?
Local time is 14:55. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sela?
Sela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sela?
DEM 65 m.
Where is Sela located?
It is at 8.98883, -12.82255 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sela in?
It is in Sierra Leone.