Location & Surroundings
Sunka is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 75 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rokupr, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is 98 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 89 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° 36' 0" N, 12° 20' 50" W
- Elevation DEM: 75 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 12:53
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sunka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sunka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 1.0 | 46 | 99 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 1.3 | 135 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 5.15 / 5.15 | 100 | 355.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 206 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 1.06 / 6.21 | 100 | 522.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 200 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 84 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.6 | 113 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 0.7 | 134 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 56 | 400.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 209 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 5.69 / 6.02 | 97 | 628.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 240 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 3.44 | 93 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 0.3 | 108 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.5 | 0.6 | 348 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 52 | 405.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 1.6 | 252 | 93 | 1,011.1 | 7.49 / 7.59 | 100 | 604.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 273 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 3.01 / 10.60 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 0.4 | 278 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 2.37 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sunka?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 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 Sunka today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Sunka?
Local time is 12:53. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Sunka?
Sunka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sunka?
DEM 75 m.
Where is Sunka located?
It is at 8.60003, -12.34734 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sunka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.