Location & Surroundings
Magbane is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 90 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binkolo, 13 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 80 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
9° 3' 46" N, 11° 57' 4" W
- Elevation DEM: 90 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 503 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:12
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Magbane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Magbane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 434 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.0 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 | 22.0 | 0.3 | 238 | 99 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.4 | 315 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 4.52 / 4.52 | 76 | 287.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 21 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 7.72 / 12.24 | 100 | 434.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 45 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 89 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.0 | 60 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 1.3 | 16 | 67 | 1,012.9 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 45 | 418.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 0.3 | 160 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 2.59 / 2.84 | 89 | 534.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 204 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 0.19 / 3.03 | 86 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.5 | 0.8 | 66 | 99 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 0.6 | 210 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.30 / 0.37 | 87 | 391.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 194 | 94 | 1,010.6 | 9.09 / 9.46 | 96 | 443.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 161 | 99 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 3.15 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.3 | 0.9 | 137 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 91 | 0.0 | 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 Magbane?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 434 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 Magbane today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Magbane?
Local time is 16:12. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Magbane?
Magbane is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Magbane?
DEM 90 m.
Where is Magbane located?
It is at 9.06290, -11.95115 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Magbane in?
It is in Sierra Leone.