Location & Surroundings
Waima is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 152 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Blama, 5 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is about 225 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kenema Airport, 14 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° 52' 16" N, 11° 18' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 152 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,164 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:58
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Waima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
51 %
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 | 32.4 | 0.2 | 56 | 56 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 0.9 | 256 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 69 | 351.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 214 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 1.72 / 2.50 | 84 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.1 | 181 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.9 | 1.2 | 257 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 442.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 1.7 | 241 | 93 | 1,011.3 | 2.19 / 2.19 | 100 | 330.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 278 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 1.46 / 3.65 | 20 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 0.5 | 251 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.5 | 1.4 | 245 | 62 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 86 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 210 | 94 | 1,010.6 | 6.05 / 6.16 | 100 | 406.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 262 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 3.47 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 64 | 99 | 1,012.5 | 0.38 / 3.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.8 | 1.2 | 74 | 72 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 100 | 235.5 | 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 Waima?
Now 32.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 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 Waima today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Waima?
Local time is 20:58. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Waima?
Waima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Waima?
DEM 152 m.
Where is Waima located?
It is at 7.87116, -11.30207 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waima in?
It is in Sierra Leone.