Location & Surroundings
Shimbek is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 189 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Segbwema, 11 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 245 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 18 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
7° 59' 11" N, 11° 2' 50" W
- Elevation DEM: 189 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:04
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 51 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 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.72 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 | 22.8 | 0.5 | 75 | 91 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 82 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.1 | 0.7 | 120 | 51 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 432.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 2.0 | 213 | 77 | 1,010.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 45 | 567.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.9 | 241 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 1.66 / 1.72 | 32 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 287 | 100 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 0.8 | 332 | 64 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.08 | 46 | 337.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 1.8 | 215 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 0.24 / 0.32 | 8 | 568.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.1 | 1.3 | 237 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 0.43 / 0.74 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 287 | 100 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 0.8 | 229 | 61 | 1,012.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 67 | 357.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 213 | 92 | 1,010.3 | 2.00 / 2.07 | 38 | 457.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 0.7 | 231 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 1.09 / 3.16 | 11 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimbek?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shimbek today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Shimbek?
Local time is 12:04. 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 189 m.
Where is Shimbek located?
It is at 7.98632, -11.04731 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimbek in?
It is in Sierra Leone.