Location & Surroundings
Mahera is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port Loko, 24 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 50 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 42 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° 33' 7" N, 12° 47' 5" W
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 255 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:14
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 49 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 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 412 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (158 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 23.9 | 0.4 | 158 | 97 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 0.5 | 208 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 99 | 411.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 1.1 | 205 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 1.41 / 1.58 | 1 | 332.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 0.9 | 232 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 43 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 0.1 | 287 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.8 | 1.4 | 319 | 52 | 1,012.9 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 45 | 447.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 1.7 | 262 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 2.08 / 2.28 | 17 | 543.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 235 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 0.1 | 162 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.1 | 0.4 | 261 | 52 | 1,014.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 45 | 446.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 1.6 | 218 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 5.68 / 5.79 | 5 | 569.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 0.6 | 261 | 94 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 5 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.2 | 0.3 | 154 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mahera?
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 412 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 06:40 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Mahera?
Local time is 17:14. 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 26 m.
Where is Mahera located?
It is at 8.55202, -12.78483 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mahera in?
It is in Sierra Leone.