Location & Surroundings
Kurapem is a stream in Western, Ghana, at 48 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Prestea, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Accra is about 225 km to the east. The nearest airport is Takoradi Airport, 73 km away.
Also known as: Tuapim
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 23' 3" N, 2° 12' 35" W
- Elevation DEM: 48 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:47
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
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Tuapim
Weather in Kurapem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kurapem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 21.6 | 1.0 | 266 | 99 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.6 | 230 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 1.67 / 1.67 | 96 | 402.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.6 | 222 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 61 | 358.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 2.1 | 234 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.2 | 240 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 2.4 | 241 | 78 | 1,015.0 | 0.29 / 0.32 | 100 | 135.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 209 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 83 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 234 | 96 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 1.4 | 254 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 226 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 99 | 168.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.5 | 229 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 62 | 87.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.5 | 239 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 1.3 | 250 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kurapem?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 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 Kurapem today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kurapem?
Local time is 13:47. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kurapem?
Kurapem is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kurapem?
DEM 48 m.
Where is Kurapem located?
It is at 5.38421, -2.20975 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kurapem in?
It is in Ghana.