Location & Surroundings
Maila is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waterloo, 22 km to the west. The national capital Freetown is 44 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 29 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° 19' 28" N, 12° 52' 22" W
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Maila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 27.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 230 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.2 | 1.4 | 94 | 94 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 1.9 | 122 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 223.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 0.8 | 109 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 230.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 112 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.4 | 44 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 1.1 | 143 | 53 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 438.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 2.4 | 258 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 1.22 / 1.22 | 92 | 550.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 270 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 0.7 | 333 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.1 | 1.0 | 277 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 64 | 429.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maila?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 27.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 230 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 Maila today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Maila?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Maila?
Maila is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maila?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Maila located?
It is at 8.32448, -12.87273 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maila in?
It is in Sierra Leone.