Weather forecast for todayBum, Sierra Leone

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:14 GMT

  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hS 180°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1012.53mbar
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 11
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Currently, in Bum, widespread cloud cover is keeping skies mostly clouded.
The temperature is a blazing 31°C, meanwhile, the real-feel temperature of which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's 32°C.

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 32°C
  • 23°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 58%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • UV index: 11
  • Sunrise: 06:34 GMT
  • Sunset: 18:30 GMT
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On Sunday, 18th of October, expect scattered thunderstorms throughout the day, particularly in the afternoon.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated for today. The highest temperature will be a humid 32°C, while the lowest temperature will be a warm 23°C.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is evaluated at an extremely hot 44°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The highest temperature is predicted to reflect October's average of 30.7°C.
Sunrise was at 06:34 and sunset will be at 18:30; the daylight will last for 11h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 14h 40°C.
Coldest period: 21h - 22h 29°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 13h 60%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 13h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 197°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 14h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    40°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 10
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  • 15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 17h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 18:30
  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hSSW 196°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hSSW 191°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of cloudy and storm-filled weather is predicted.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rain is predicted from 14h to 16h.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 31°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 40°C and the lowest temperature of 28°C. The hottest part of the day will be at 13h and 14h.
The highest temperature today will be resembling October's typical maximum. The nighttime low today will be also similar to October's typical minimum temperature.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 12:14:54 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (12:14 GMT) is 31°C. Feels-like temperature is 38°C.

Today, scattered thunderstorms may occur, especially in the afternoon, bringing periods of rain and lightning.

There is a high possibility of rainfall, but with minimal precipitation.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 32°C, while the minimum temperature will be 23°C. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is estimated at 44°C.
Today, the highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Bum, sunrise was at 06:34 and sunset will be at 18:30 (GMT).

In Bum, the length of the day today will be 11h and 56min.