Location & Surroundings
Makeli is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 85 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamakwie, 15 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kabala Airport, 84 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° 22' 0" N, 12° 13' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 85 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 217 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:00
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makeli
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makeli, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Temperature
29.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 29.0 | 1.0 | 48 | 71 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 191 | 93 | 1,017.5 | 1.45 / 1.45 | 92 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 163 | 97 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 1.4 | 231 | 62 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 418.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 0.8 | 297 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 2 | 582.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 192 | 93 | 1,017.1 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 62 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 194 | 99 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.6 | 1.0 | 306 | 61 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 403.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.0 | 0.7 | 258 | 66 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 584.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 0.8 | 182 | 93 | 1,015.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 4 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 144 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 0.4 | 92 | 58 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 423.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.8 | 1.6 | 220 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 546.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makeli?
Now 29.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 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 Makeli today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Makeli?
Local time is 05:00. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makeli?
Makeli is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makeli?
DEM 85 m.
Where is Makeli located?
It is at 9.36666, -12.22762 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makeli in?
It is in Sierra Leone.