Location & Surroundings
Freetown is a settlement in Western North, Ghana, at 52 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nougoua, 39 km to the southwest. The national capital Accra is about 265 km to the east. The nearest airport is Aboisso Airport, 74 km away.
Overview
Freetown is human settlement in Aowin/Suaman District, Western North Region, Ghana.
It is located in Aowin/Suaman District, Ghana, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in Aowin/Suaman District
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 37' 52" N, 2° 34' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 52 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 72 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:36
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Freetown
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Freetown, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.1 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 | 22.1 | 1.1 | 264 | 94 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 251 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 3.1 | 240 | 59 | 1,014.0 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 97 | 396.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.1 | 218 | 75 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 94 | 219.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.4 | 248 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 238 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.9 | 242 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 95 | 318.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.5 | 221 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 1.26 / 1.64 | 94 | 178.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 1.5 | 227 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 281 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.01 / 0.26 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 2.3 | 264 | 71 | 1,014.1 | 1.36 / 1.63 | 75 | 493.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 214 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 3.79 / 5.41 | 40 | 437.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 1.1 | 232 | 99 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Freetown?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 396 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 Freetown today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Freetown?
Local time is 10:36. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Freetown?
Freetown is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Freetown?
DEM 52 m.
Where is Freetown located?
It is at 5.63107, -2.57622 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Freetown in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry