Location & Surroundings
Shekoia is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 390 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yengema, 52 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 60 km away.
Also known as: Sekuya
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° 5' 58" N, 11° 26' 46" W
- Elevation DEM: 390 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 229 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:46
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Shekoia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shekoia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 241 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.3 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 | 21.1 | 0.8 | 265 | 99 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 335 | 91 | 1,014.8 | 3.13 / 3.13 | 92 | 240.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 10 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 4.47 / 7.60 | 100 | 236.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 40 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 98 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 1.0 | 26 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 20 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 68 | 276.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 170 | 94 | 1,011.3 | 4.42 / 4.56 | 78 | 467.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 252 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 3.31 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 0.6 | 33 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 2.72 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 0.6 | 124 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 29 | 399.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 213 | 94 | 1,010.9 | 9.34 / 9.49 | 93 | 586.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 192 | 100 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 8.68 | 97 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.1 | 0.8 | 142 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shekoia?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 241 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 Shekoia today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Shekoia?
Local time is 12:46. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Shekoia?
Shekoia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shekoia?
DEM 390 m.
Where is Shekoia located?
It is at 9.09934, -11.44614 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shekoia in?
It is in Sierra Leone.