Location & Surroundings
Saltpond is a point in Central, Ghana, at 44 m elevation. The national capital Accra is about 105 km to the east. The nearest airport is Takoradi Airport, 85 km away.
Overview
Saltpond is weather station in Mfantsiman Municipal District, Central Region, Ghana.
It is located in Mfantsiman Municipal District, Ghana, Africa.
Also known as: DGAS
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in Mfantsiman Municipal District
- Type meteorological station (STNM)
- a station at which weather elements are recorded
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 12' 0" N, 1° 4' 0" W
- Elevation 44 m (DEM: 16 m)
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,550 p/km²
- Built-up 25.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:14
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Nearby
Weather in Saltpond
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saltpond, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
3.5 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 22.8 | 3.5 | 284 | 93 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 4.3 | 207 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 98 | 484.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.9 | 219 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 3.34 / 4.05 | 88 | 360.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 3.8 | 253 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.9 | 276 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 3.7 | 211 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.74 / 0.78 | 58 | 468.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 5.4 | 217 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 0.86 / 1.64 | 100 | 490.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 3.9 | 242 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 3.2 | 272 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 18 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 5.8 | 210 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.19 / 0.37 | 57 | 546.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 5.6 | 220 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 97 | 505.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 4.1 | 243 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.3 | 3.0 | 280 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 0.33 / 0.43 | 70 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saltpond?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 484 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 Saltpond today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Saltpond?
Local time is 16:14. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Saltpond?
Saltpond is a meteorological station.
What is the elevation of Saltpond?
Elevation about 44 m. DEM 16 m.
Where is Saltpond located?
It is at 5.20000, -1.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saltpond in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry