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 18:15
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 10 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 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
1.68 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 | 27.2 | 0.4 | 303 | 83 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 3.6 | 251 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 4.33 / 4.33 | 96 | 439.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 274 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 8.01 / 12.34 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 288 | 99 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 3.02 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.6 | 22 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.68 | 67 | 209.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 158 | 95 | 1,009.9 | 6.93 / 8.61 | 100 | 511.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 175 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 5.43 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 129 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.8 | 2.7 | 181 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 1.94 / 2.96 | 100 | 77.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 197 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 2.51 / 5.47 | 100 | 128.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 139 | 98 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 75 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 118 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.1 | 2.1 | 176 | 84 | 1,014.6 | 1.67 / 1.91 | 78 | 303.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makei?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makei today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Makei?
Local time is 18:15. 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.