Location & Surroundings
Makatik is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambia, 14 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 66 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 51 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° 0' 19" N, 12° 56' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,336 p/km²
- Built-up 9.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:43
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makatik
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makatik, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
31.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 31.0 | 1.1 | 69 | 67 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 240 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 6.07 / 6.07 | 49 | 653.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 224 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 3.87 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.3 | 146 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.0 | 0.2 | 56 | 58 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 472.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 1.9 | 251 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 6.70 / 6.71 | 100 | 621.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 279 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.78 / 7.49 | 40 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 221 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.5 | 1.2 | 100 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 66 | 390.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 2.1 | 253 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 4.04 / 4.16 | 90 | 556.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 252 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.39 | 46 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.7 | 205 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.8 | 0.7 | 229 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.20 / 0.29 | 93 | 404.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makatik?
Now 31.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 Makatik today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Makatik?
Local time is 22:43. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makatik?
Makatik is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makatik?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Makatik located?
It is at 9.00540, -12.94858 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makatik in?
It is in Sierra Leone.