Location & Surroundings
Sokia is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 156 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 37 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 185 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 82 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° 50' 0" N, 12° 13' 59" W
- Elevation DEM: 156 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 12:50
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sokia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,011.8 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 | 22.8 | 1.1 | 65 | 94 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 1.0 | 83 | 77 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 104.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 0.5 | 284 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 465.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 70 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.3 | 311 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 0.4 | 265 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 428.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 1.1 | 216 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 80 | 535.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 0.9 | 196 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 0.6 | 157 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 0.8 | 150 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 47 | 252.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 1.2 | 151 | 81 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 567.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 0.6 | 179 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 64 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 0.5 | 139 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokia?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 466 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 Sokia today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Sokia?
Local time is 12:50. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sokia?
Sokia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sokia?
DEM 156 m.
Where is Sokia located?
It is at 9.83336, -12.23301 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokia in?
It is in Sierra Leone.