Location & Surroundings
Wantankan is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 287 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 47 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 190 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 86 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° 54' 54" N, 12° 15' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 287 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 205 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:51
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Wantankan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wantankan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.6 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 | 23.7 | 0.9 | 88 | 92 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 91 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 1.90 / 1.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 1.3 | 88 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 167.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 0.7 | 250 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 511.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 0.5 | 57 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 0.3 | 353 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 0.9 | 294 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 1.0 | 226 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 79 | 537.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 0.7 | 214 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 166 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 0.9 | 182 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 31 | 353.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 1.5 | 147 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 576.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 0.4 | 174 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wantankan?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 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 Wantankan today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Wantankan?
Local time is 06:51. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Wantankan?
Wantankan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wantankan?
DEM 287 m.
Where is Wantankan located?
It is at 9.91503, -12.25072 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wantankan in?
It is in Sierra Leone.