Location & Surroundings
Makei is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kukuna, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Freetown is about 105 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 94 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° 12' 8" N, 12° 34' 41" W
- Elevation DEM: 61 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:21
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makei
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makei, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 422 W/m2.
Temperature
32.0 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.23 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 | 32.0 | 0.2 | 71 | 65 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 0.8 | 175 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 0 | 392.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 234 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 99 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 266 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.0 | 1.4 | 320 | 62 | 1,013.1 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 58 | 422.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 0.7 | 69 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 14 | 567.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 236 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 10 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.0 | 220 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.6 | 1.2 | 284 | 59 | 1,014.5 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 37 | 420.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 2.4 | 239 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 1.41 / 1.83 | 26 | 525.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 247 | 93 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 65 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 198 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 1.1 | 230 | 60 | 1,016.0 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 31 | 434.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makei?
Now 32.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 422 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makei today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Makei?
Local time is 23:21. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makei?
Makei is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makei?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Makei located?
It is at 9.20232, -12.57813 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makei in?
It is in Sierra Leone.