Location & Surroundings
Mafari is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magburaka, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 77 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
8° 38' 11" N, 11° 49' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 114 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 396 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:08
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mafari
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mafari, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 23.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 101 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.5 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 | 22.3 | 1.6 | 143 | 99 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.4 | 117 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 26.79 / 26.79 | 100 | 32.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 154 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 3.11 | 100 | 100.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 145 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.2 | 116 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 2.1 | 173 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 81 | 310.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.7 | 230 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.59 / 0.88 | 79 | 516.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 183 | 99 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 0.6 | 150 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 185 | 86 | 1,016.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 89 | 130.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 1.1 | 241 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.19 / 0.21 | 36 | 451.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 200 | 97 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 0.2 | 155 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mafari?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 23.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 101 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 Mafari today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mafari?
Local time is 16:08. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Mafari?
Mafari is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mafari?
DEM 114 m.
Where is Mafari located?
It is at 8.63645, -11.83137 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mafari in?
It is in Sierra Leone.