Location & Surroundings
Mahera is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port Loko, 19 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is 69 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 56 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° 56' 22" N, 12° 48' 27" W
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:18
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mahera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mahera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 33.6 | 0.9 | 328 | 54 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 1.0 | 286 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 58 | 623.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 223 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.28 / 0.49 | 87 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 127 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 1.3 | 174 | 55 | 1,014.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 37 | 427.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 239 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 2.63 / 2.65 | 6 | 501.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 240 | 95 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 16 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 0.3 | 232 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 1.08 / 1.28 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.4 | 1.3 | 289 | 56 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 437.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 2.3 | 258 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 4.25 / 4.25 | 8 | 482.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 226 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 40 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.4 | 151 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.8 | 1.3 | 285 | 56 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 434.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mahera?
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Mahera today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Mahera?
Local time is 19:18. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Mahera?
Mahera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mahera?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Mahera located?
It is at 8.93933, -12.80759 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mahera in?
It is in Sierra Leone.