Location & Surroundings
Makemo is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 53 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port Loko, 28 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is 85 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 73 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
8° 58' 33" N, 12° 38' 35" W
- Elevation DEM: 53 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 853 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:06
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makemo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makemo, 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 30.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 94 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 94 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 2.20 / 2.20 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 2.7 | 115 | 62 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 76 | 380.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 1.3 | 139 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 324.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 0.5 | 144 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.1 | 353 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 0.8 | 35 | 58 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 435.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 0.5 | 289 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 84 | 559.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 1.8 | 256 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 1.50 / 2.15 | 74 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 238 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 1.0 | 304 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 98 | 380.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 2.0 | 259 | 82 | 1,010.3 | 0.30 / 0.39 | 12 | 371.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 1.3 | 263 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 1.4 | 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 Makemo?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 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 Makemo today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Makemo?
Local time is 11:06. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makemo?
Makemo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makemo?
DEM 53 m.
Where is Makemo located?
It is at 8.97591, -12.64305 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makemo in?
It is in Sierra Leone.