Location & Surroundings
Maima is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 384 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koidu, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Freetown is about 245 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 9 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° 40' 54" N, 11° 0' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 384 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,179 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:45
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Maima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
1.90 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 | 0.5 | 182 | 86 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 0.7 | 343 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.9 | 0.5 | 171 | 48 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 478.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 1.4 | 212 | 76 | 1,011.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 75 | 612.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.4 | 14 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 1.84 / 1.90 | 2 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 0.3 | 247 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 1.0 | 227 | 52 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 475.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 211 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 31 | 595.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 0.4 | 277 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 7 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 348 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 0.8 | 253 | 51 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 471.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 273 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 3.12 / 3.12 | 50 | 435.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.0 | 0.4 | 282 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.31 | 11 | 0.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maima?
Now 22.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maima today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Maima?
Local time is 08:45. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Maima?
Maima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maima?
DEM 384 m.
Where is Maima located?
It is at 8.68172, -11.00181 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maima in?
It is in Sierra Leone.