Location & Surroundings
Makaranki is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 90 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 35 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 96 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° 10' 48" N, 12° 15' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 90 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 132 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:42
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makaranki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makaranki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.8 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 | 22.2 | 1.1 | 186 | 96 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 107 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 1.4 | 238 | 72 | 1,014.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 69 | 395.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.4 | 270 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 1.94 / 2.11 | 100 | 488.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.4 | 256 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 337 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 350 | 85 | 1,014.9 | 0.25 / 0.51 | 78 | 167.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 342 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 6.87 / 7.38 | 33 | 367.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.6 | 0.2 | 122 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 4.31 | 98 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 44 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 1.2 | 68 | 75 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 45 | 331.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 0.8 | 289 | 90 | 1,010.0 | 5.66 / 5.98 | 100 | 625.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 0.9 | 252 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 3.45 / 9.44 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makaranki?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 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 Makaranki today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Makaranki?
Local time is 07:42. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makaranki?
Makaranki is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makaranki?
DEM 90 m.
Where is Makaranki located?
It is at 9.17996, -12.26097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makaranki in?
It is in Sierra Leone.