Location & Surroundings
Makata is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 64 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port Loko, 34 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is 90 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 78 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° 1' 17" N, 12° 37' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 64 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 134 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:39
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 374 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.2 | 179 | 93 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 94 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 2.37 / 2.37 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 2.6 | 115 | 63 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 374.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 1.4 | 139 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 323.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 0.6 | 158 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.1 | 360 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.0 | 0.8 | 36 | 60 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 434.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 0.5 | 285 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 82 | 541.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 1.9 | 255 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 1.73 / 2.12 | 77 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 236 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 1.0 | 303 | 67 | 1,012.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 99 | 370.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 2.0 | 257 | 81 | 1,010.3 | 0.23 / 0.33 | 10 | 377.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 1.4 | 259 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makata?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 374 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 Makata today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Makata?
Local time is 09:39. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makata?
Makata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makata?
DEM 64 m.
Where is Makata located?
It is at 9.02136, -12.61872 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makata in?
It is in Sierra Leone.