Location & Surroundings
Shimbek is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 16 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is 89 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 60 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° 18' 17" N, 12° 27' 4" W
- Elevation DEM: 62 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 23:20
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shimbek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimbek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 435 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
34 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 32.4 | 0.5 | 19 | 58 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 235 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 1.87 / 1.87 | 92 | 434.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 247 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.32 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 162 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 0.8 | 254 | 57 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 87 | 429.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 258 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 3.88 / 3.89 | 92 | 467.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 276 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 69 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 0.4 | 197 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.9 | 1.7 | 238 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 0.31 / 0.73 | 53 | 429.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 1.8 | 236 | 93 | 1,010.5 | 6.89 / 7.62 | 39 | 539.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 11 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 7.63 | 55 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 24 | 99 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.7 | 1.6 | 48 | 64 | 1,012.1 | 0.08 / 0.85 | 100 | 337.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimbek?
Now 32.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 435 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 Shimbek today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Shimbek?
Local time is 23:20. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Shimbek?
Shimbek is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimbek?
DEM 62 m.
Where is Shimbek located?
It is at 8.30484, -12.45110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimbek in?
It is in Sierra Leone.